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Elephant Sushi

4.3 (331 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Casual
Moderate noise
Happy hour specials
Dogs allowed

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John V.

Absolutely top-tier sushi spot. Fish tasted insanely fresh, rice was perfectly seasoned, and every roll came out looking like actual art. The nigiri melted instantly and the presentation was clean without trying too hard. Staff was friendly, quick, and knew the menu well. Easily one of those places where you keep saying "okay one more roll" until the table is full again. 5 stars without hesitation.

CHIPS N DIP
Vira P.

There's not many sushi places in the Tenderloin. They used to be on Golden Gate and Larkin, then they moved up to Geary and Leavenworth. They were open for a while and I guess the pandemic put them on hiatus. Glad to see that they're open again! I got the chips and dip to start, which consisted of shrimp chips and spicy tuna with a sweet soy glaze. Forget popcorn, I want a bowlful of this to snack on! The shrimp chips were crispy and full of shrimp flavor. It kinda reminded me of these shrimp chips I can only find in Hawaii that's seasoned with furikake. This one is lightly seasoned to let the tuna shine. It had a good kick but was tempered by the sweet soy glaze. I wish there was more of it because it was yummy. I got the Giants roll as well and it was delicious. The salmon was fresh and it paired well with the acidity from the tomatoes. And these are big rolls! I accidentally filmed myself eating and I looked like a chipmunk LOL. The spicy mayo and that wonderful sweet soy glaze paired well together. I added a bit of wasabi for an extra kick and a bit of regular soy sauce for umaminess, and it was the perfect bite. And a big bite at that. I think next time I'll get hot sake. That one of the first thoughts after finishing my meal, and tbh you can't go wrong with sake. I really like how intimate the space is. It's only bar seating, and it feels like one of those hole-in-the-wall places in Tokyo. And I really like the decor and the hidden details. And service was excellent! Elephant Sushi has other spots in the city, but definitely visit this location in the Tenderloin for really good sushi and low-key vibes.

Arlene B.

Highly recommended! Great location, impressive ambiance, and good service. The food was amazing. Must try it -- it melts in your mouth. We'll definitely be back.

Sashimi bowl
Victoria N.

Reopened and just as amazing. I ended up eating too much as it was all so good. Everything was excellent in this tiny sushi bar.

Local sea urchin

The food was so good We were so hungry so we didn't take pictures. It's amazing here! Recommend it

Flaming sea bass sushi

Satisfying sushi rolls. Good portions and good prices. Very chill vibes inside. They also do an interesting and literal flaming sea bass sushi, which is served hot.

Red & Yellow Roll
Linda Z.

If I could, would give a 3.5 stars for a few reasons: Rolls ordered: Red & Yellow, Ya Man, Flaming Sea Bass, Cali Roll, Giants Roll. This is def more quality sushi, so if you're looking to get full off of sushi this may not be the place for getting full, which is a shame considering the roll prices, but the quality of the fish and ingredients are solid. The rolls are small in size, but good quality. -Best 2 rolls that I would come back for: Red & Yellow & Flaming Sea Bass. The other ones are not worth talking about. Red & Yellows includes Salmon & mango on the top of the role, flavor was immaculate on this roll. Not a very saucy roll, but again quality is amazing. Flaming Sea Bass was the best sushi roll Ive had in my life. Roll is places in a flame bath thats placed right in front of you & cooks for about 8-10minutes. Idk how to describe the flavor other than it's a must try, coming from a person that normally does not enjoy baked rolls. Came at 5pm on a weekend right at opening and our service for a party of 4 was slow and dull. I would come back for specific rolls as a treat myself meal.

Himalayan Trout $20
Thien H.

Elephant Sushi is quite good. It's almost all the way there. Has a bit of room for improvement. Great to see that they serve mostly wild or sustainable fish. That yummy pocket was not yummy to me. I was so excited about a scallop and rice filled tofu pocket. It's visually appealing, but the sauce is way too sweet and I don't like those little bay scallops. It's a no for me. Fortunately, it was just a $6 investment. The Himalayan Trout dish $20 is indeed very tasty and pretty. Good dish to order if you want to impress a date. I think they used basil oil which is different from normal sashimi flavors. The hotato/scallop nigiri was okay. It was medium sweet in terms of natural scallop flavor. I would order this again. The omakase sashimi $40 was presented nicely. Six pieces in the soup spoons were seasoned quite heavily. A couple of them were flavored with truffle oil. I like truffle oil but it would be nice to see more variety in seasonings. The Ya Man Roll $13 was pretty, well made, and delicious because I really like salmon. Small place. Not much room. You're seated very close to other diners at the bar. Two-ish seats by the window. Not a lot of space, so wait can be long.

White Out Roll
Scarlett H.

A true "hole in the wall" place with creative cuisine- the Himalayan Trout is one of their most popular dishes and it doesn't disappoint. We ordered almost every roll on their menu and I'd say the Ya Man Roll and Red/Yellow Roll were the best. The White Out Roll was pretty good too. Very small dining place and you can only sit at the narrow bar or outside (may be 2 or 3 tables) so make sure you come early to avoid the wait - even on weekday nights. Because the place is so small, wait can be long and there's no place to sit or hang out - you have to wait outside on the street. According to our friends who come often: if you can, try Tuesday or Wednesday nights and come before 7pm. Street parking only and it's Union Square so you may have to circle around to find something. Pay close attention to signs!

Giants Roll
Audrey O.

This sushi restaurant is a hidden secret of San Francisco and I'm so happy we were able to make it before lines are constantly out the door! At this restaurant we had some of the best sushi to date, with locally sourced fish and unique flavor combinations I've had nowhere else. We started with the Hamachi appetizer that came with 6 pieces with truffle oil, shaved truffle, and fried onions for just for $20 (a steal compared to other big city sushi spots) We also got the giants roll, ya man roll, chef ochinko roll, salmon nigiri, and fatty tuna nigiri with marinated fish pate. Rolls were around $15-$17 and decently sized. The fish, in particular the nigiri, was delicately crafted and melted in your mouth with each bite. Truly an omakase like experience minus the top-quality omakase price tag. The Giants Roll, Fatty Tuna, and Salmon nigiri are a must if you come here.

Himalayan Trout
Lucy Z.

This is as good as it gets... without going to Japan. And I say that without having been to Japan (yet)! My chef friend and I got there at 5:45pm on a Friday night and we were the fourth party in line. The restaurant is TINY and counter seating only. I'd estimate probably 14 seats max so plan accordingly. Everything on the menu looked interesting and we were down to try anything: - Himalayan trout (on a bed of Himalayan salt): incredible and make me stupid happy - White Out: hamachi was soft and melted in my mouth - Bestie Boys: too much going on tbh and the quail eggs didn't do it for me - Yummy Pocket: fun, sweet, (CHEAP) and generous with the scallops - Caviar TORO: heavy, delicious, perfect end to the meal Total damage was about $100 after tip. I will never eat trout in a different way.

Elizabeth S.

Prettty solid sushi place. This restaurant is super small so highly recommend getting reservation or on the yelp wait list. It was packed on a Thursday night. We had a group of 10 which they were able to accommodate. Highly recommend trying the hot sake and lychee martini. Def good place for rolls and sashimi was pretty solid too.

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Sexy space, delicious cocktails, lovely service…read more The food here makes me want to cry in the best way.

I guess I have to be the odd one out because I really didn't enjoy the food here…read more We ordered the Shoji burger, pork jowl, and chicken sando. The Shoji burger tasted like a soggy, cheesy burger, and nothing about it really stood out. The pork jowl was interesting, especially with all the fancy kimchi and thoughtfully paired ingredients. You can definitely tell a lot of thought and effort went into creating this dish, but unfortunately, it just didn't wow me. Last but not least, the chicken sando was probably the biggest disappointment. It was bland and nothing special. Surprisingly, the fries with aioli were probably my favorite part of the entire meal! Service was just alright. The servers spoke super fast when explaining the dishes, almost like they were reciting the same script over and over. It felt a little robotic and lacked enthusiasm. I can't comment on the drinks since we didn't order any, but they definitely looked fancy and beautifully presented. To top it off, this place was SUPER pricey for what we got. We actually walked over to The Bird afterward, and their chicken sandwich was so much better! I really wanted to like this place, especially with all the hype and creativity behind the menu, but unfortunately, it just wasn't for me. For the price, I expected a lot more in terms of flavor.

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Shoji - Uni Amaebi Don: Soy marinaded raw sweet shrimp, santa barbara uni, ikura, soy marinated yolk ($44 +$3 nori)

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Uni Amaebi Don: Soy marinaded raw sweet shrimp, santa barbara uni, ikura, soy marinated yolk ($44 +$3 nori)

Izakaya Yoki - DOUBLE SALMON

Izakaya Yoki

4.1(740 reviews)
0.3 mi•Lower Nob Hill, Nob Hill
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So glad this neighborhood finally has an AYCE sushi spot, and at a price that actually makes sense…read more For $40 a person you are getting a serious deal. One tip: get there early. The place fills up around 6pm so arriving ahead of that will save you a wait. They don't take reservations, so first come first served. The ordering experience is really smooth. Everything is done through an iPad at your table and the food comes out to you. They won't let you place a new order until your previous one has been delivered, which honestly is a smart system and helps with pacing so you don't over order right out of the gate. What sets this place apart from other AYCE spots is the variety. It's not just sushi. You can also order appetizers, salmon, teriyaki chicken and more, so there's something for people who want to mix it up beyond rolls. Delicious, easy, affordable and in the neighborhood. Highly recommend!

-Food is just okay. 3 stars. Some good value sushi and cooked food won't be available in menu. It…read morelimited to order every single round. In average, waiting time for food is 10+ minutes each round. -Hopefully this staffs will have more training in buffet style dining. Server will give you check when there's still have available time to order in system. -Environment is just okay too. They just stuck some paper towel underneath the leg of table to balance.

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Izakaya Yoki - Sushi bar- they churn out orders so fast!

Sushi bar- they churn out orders so fast!

Izakaya Yoki - ZZAM PPONG

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Izakaya Yoki - Table setting

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Rintaro - Teba no karate

Rintaro

4.2(1.2k reviews)
1.2 mi•Mission
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Absolutely loved!! Lived up to the hype. Came to celebrate…read morean anniversary with my boyfriend and got the fall tasting menu-$90 (add on for the sashimi platter upgrades is worth it) an amazing deal for the city in my opinion. The ambiance was really nice outdoors, nice lighting and cute for a summer night. Every dish felt intentional and was executed well both presentation and taste, it's a great way to try different dishes all at once, and I will definitely be back to try more à la carte items. My favorite was the sashimi, katsu, and hojicha panna cotta. The cocktails (Ichigo and some other one) were not as memorable, although the option sake pairing looked interesting for those who enjoy! Service was also impeccable, they even served us complimentary sparkling wine for our special day! :) I would say this is semi formal vibe, and 100% need reservations on weekend.

After noticing Rintaro on quite a few "Top Restaurants in…read moreSF"-sort of lists, we had to give it a try. Initially, we were expecting a purely upscale vibe, but it actually threads the needle quite well between high-end and casual. The portions are somewhat tapas style, so we ordered multiple dishes. Everything was good! They seem to be able to execute simple dishes VERY well. The varieties of yakimono and the house-made tofu were particularly special. Our waitress made some great suggestions and got the amount of food right for our party. I would recommend going out of your way to try this place. You won't be disappointed.

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Rintaro - Interior

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Rintaro - KUROBUTA TONKATSU

KUROBUTA TONKATSU

Rintaro - My least favorite of the skewers

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My least favorite of the skewers

Bon, Nene - Gyudon

Bon, Nene

4.2(588 reviews)
2.0 mi•Mission
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Bon, Nene is a cute small Japanese spot with excellent food at a fair price for the quality. We got…read morethe Gyudon over udon noodles, curry with chicken katsu, and shared the Hokkaido cheesecake. The gyudon was excellent with a lightly sweet and savory flavor, I'd definitely get this again! The Hokkaido cheesecake was light and had what seemed like whipped cream in it which isn't my preference for cheesecake so I would skip this item next time. You put your name and number of people in your party at the list on the door, but the wait goes bye fairly quick. They have indoor and some outdoor seating. We loved their entree items and would definitely come back here!

~4.5/5 We were a party of 4 and waited around 30 min on a…read moreFriday night ~7:30pm, it's a manual waitlist. Everything I had here was great, and the servers are really kind and welcoming despite it being busy. You may have to share a large table if you're a larger party because it's a pretty small place. Portions are a bit small, but filling because of the content. we got the: - chicken karaage - a typical karaage, nothing much to note - takoyaki - this was really good, outer shell was crunchy, batter inside was soft with a small piece of octopus - champignon pasta - it was good, noodles itself were more on the dry side, but were still packed with clean, savory and hint of seafoody flavors on top - mentaiko spaghetti - very cheesy and buttery noodles, my favorite of the night - maguro bowl looked a bit heavy on the rice and drinks - - sangria with seasonal fruits - it was definitely pretty strong sangria, also a big pour in a glass container - yuzu cocktails - pretty light, it was more sugary to me we also wanted to try their dessert of the day, but sadly it sold out. I would definitely come back again if I'm in the area!

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Bon, Nene - Chicken Karaage

Chicken Karaage

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KUSAKABE

KUSAKABE

4.6(1.2k reviews)
0.9 mi•Financial District
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one of my personal favorite omakases ever. the ambiance is exactly what you imagine -- dim lights,…read moreintimate -- but i wish we got to sit at the bar. nonetheless, the servers are amazing and kind. my favorite set had to be the third picture i included. every bite was just so unique and ugh i think about that set here and there the hokkaido uni was definitely a favorite of mine and im so happy i got to eat it twice. i would say that this was also the most freshwater eel i had and need to admit it was amazing as well

Overall Rating: 4/5…read more We recently dined at Kusakabe for their 18-Course Omakase ($210 per person). Overall, the quantity of food made it feel like a very reasonable value for high-end dining in San Francisco, and I would definitely return. The Courses & Food - Edamame Surinagashi (Silky Edamame Dashi soup with deep-sea red crab and caviar): Unfortunately, this first soup was a bit of a miss for me. It felt bland and needed salt; I was hoping the caviar would bring a pop of saltiness, but I couldn't taste it. - Otsumami (Seven kinds of seasonal Japanese appetizers): Served on a beautiful tray that I wished I could take home! Highlights included a squid dish in a savory black soup liquid that was so delicious I drank every last drop. The egg roll avocado bite was also fantastic--warm, crisp, and savory. However, the wagyu piece on the tray was quite dry, and while everyone else enjoyed their toro, mine came out noticeably stringy. - Four kinds of Sushi: These nigiri courses were phenomenal--even as someone who isn't a huge fan of wasabi, I devoured every piece. Highlights like the toro, eel, and amberjack were all outstanding. - Wanmono "Hamo Shinjo Soup" (Delicate Japanese pike eel "Hamo" dumpling in clear umami dashi soup): The fish cake dumpling soup had good flavor, though by this point I was starting to get full and couldn't finish the broth. - Four kinds of Sushi: Continued the streak of incredible nigiri bites. Mains Choice (A5 Oita Wagyu vs. Mehikari Kara-age): We split the two options across our party. The Mehikari Kara-age (shiny green-eyed fish fried crispy) was about 6 inches long, similar to a large sardine, but very meaty. It was battered and fried to absolute perfection--light, crispy, and paired with an amazing seasoning salt. WOW. - The A5 Oita Wagyu blew the previous wagyu appetizer completely out of the water. Both mains were on the smaller side, but given the total volume across 18 courses, we left completely full. - Four kinds of Sushi: The final sushi round was incredible. Surprisingly, my favorite bite wasn't a standard fish maki, but the uni--and I don't even normally like uni! Miso Soup & Sweets: A solid, comforting end to the meal. Service & Experience The staff was warm, welcoming, and polite throughout the evening. However, there were a few minor operational hiccups for a restaurant of this caliber: champagne was initially served in the wrong glassware, and a couple of dishes were placed on the table oriented backward. More noticeably, one of our main courses was delayed by about 10 minutes after everyone else's arrived, leaving our table in an awkward spot wondering whether to start eating or wait. Despite those small missteps, the service was genuinely friendly, the food was extremely generous for 18 courses at $210, and we had a great overall evening.

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KUSAKABE - Zen bathroom

Zen bathroom

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Otsumami...

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