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    Hamano Sushi

    3.7 (479 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    HAMANO SUSHI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Dolores: 5/5
    Huiya Z.

    Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Honestly a cute and cozy sushi restaurant in Noe Valley. This place is so cute. I love the decor of the space and their lighting is very moody. I I would say they have a pretty small menu, but the food doesn't disappoint. I would like to go back someday for omakase. Service was alright, I feel like we were tucked away from everything that we didn't get much service. Gyusuji: 5/5 LOVEEE IT. Tofu and Tendon was perfectly cooked. I would love to come back and order this again along with the udon. DELICOOUSSSS! Noe: 5/5 Simple but delicious! The shiso gave it a little kick! Dolores: 5/5 YUM! Rock'n'Roll: 5/5 This is a classic, simple but they made it perfectly! Pannaccotta Soba: 5/5 Loveee love loveeeee. Not to sweet, super soft, excellent flavor :3 Negi Udon: 4/5 the norm. Calamari: 4/5 I've had better but was still good! Nigiri: 4/5 Amaebi: alright, was not that fresh. Hotate: alright, was not that fresh. Miso Soup: 3/5 ehhhh...

    unagi
    Katherine L.

    had high hopes but just ok. most fish save for salmon were bland, rice needed more seasoning and bite, unagi was rubbery. tempura was probably the best dish. service was nice, we didn't have a reservation and they seated us at a table further inside the restaurant. quite cozy.

    Sea Urchin (uni)
    Kevin L.

    Hamano is such a treat and great restaurant in the neighborhood. I've been here multiple times in the past and have always loved the experience. The fish is absolutely delicious - not only fresh but prepared in a way that their flavors are somehow even better emphasized. We came with a party of 4 after making a reservation and chef Jiro led a wonderful omakase with great progression and perfect timing (even going so far as to add extra treats). The interior was beautifully designed, modern yet warm. Service was prompt and everyone was wonderful.

    Went out for VALENTINES dinner at Hamano Sushi on 24th and Castro The food is excellent and the service is amazing! Must definitely stop by & experience. 5 star

    California Roll Spider Roll
    Arnel L.

    The sushi was very good. The assorted sushi pieces were a generous size and very fresh tasting. The rolls were also tasty; the rice was seasoned well. The California roll, Dragon roll, Sunset roll and Spider roll were all top notch. I didn't care too much for the ceviche, however. The gyoza and Kara-age were pretty good. Both were not covered in a thick batter, which I really appreciated. I didn't try it, but the tempura my mom had looked pretty good as well. She seemed to enjoy all of it. Our 2 servers were very attentive, refilling our waters and checking in on us periodically. The place is pretty small, so it doesn't seem good for large groups. The interior was clean and well kept. I did not get a chance to see how the bathrooms looked. All in all, this is a solid place for fresh sushi. My only ding would be that their POS machine appears to calculate the 18/20/22% preset tip selections to include the tax as part the tip calculation. That bugs me enough that I'll likely not be back. They need to fix that.

    Daw M.

    Great customer service. Average sushi. Had the rainbow and dragon roll to go for ~$40. Appropriate pricing for sushi, especially in Noe Valley. Date night ambiance. Street parking. Thanks!

    Tofu miso soup
    Payal B.

    Casual neighborhood sushi place. Lots of families with kids come in the early hours. Friendly staff. We love - miso soup, tamago egg, karaage chicken, salmon sunset roll, eel dragon roll. Fresh food, friendly ambience.

    Sushi rolls
    Stella J.

    A cute neighborhood sushi spot. I've come to visit my sister several times since she lived in the area and this was one of our go to spots. They do omakase at the bar and regular menu at the tables. We usually get several appetizers like chicken karrage(which is one of the best ones I've had) it's super crispy and tasty with lemon and aioli. Agedashi tofu is also another fave appetizer, the dash broth and the perfectly fried tofu is always good. I've gotten toro and salmon nigiri previously and it was pretty fresh and had a good fish to rice ratio. We've gotten several rolls in the past and they have all been pretty good. Service is really fast and we haven't had to wait super long times once we order. One of the best things is usually their dessert, one time we had a hojicha panna cotta and it was so tasty and not too sweet. Had a really good tea flavor and it was super smooth . Definitely will come back here if I'm in the neighborhood!

    Sandy J.

    Amazing fresh, high quality sushi and variety of fish that you don't see elsewhere. Eating at the sushi bar and watching the chefs was a treat! Great sake selection, fun ambiance and service.

    Curry Udon
    Scott H.

    I'm going to let you in on a little secret... Hamano is one of the best Japanese restaurants in San Francisco! Don't be fooled by its nondescript decor, because the menu here offers so much good food you won't mind. The nigiri is always fresh and changes daily as they have fresh fish flown in daily from Japan. The produce and ingredients used are high end, and you can taste it. I ordered the Curry Udon and it was perfect; the noodles were fresh and the curry base had just enough "kick" to it. The service here is highly attentive and top notch! I know I'll regret posting this review, because it'll make it more difficult to get a table, but this place is one of the best, period!

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    We love this place. The fish is very fresh, the service friendly and the sake is cold! What else can you wish for

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    Hamano has been our go to sushi place for years. High-quality sushi and other Japanese dishes. Reasonable prices for the quality.

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    Nagiri is delicious, staff is wonderful! This is my go to weeknight sushi place. Love these guys!

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    Love this place! Great neighborhood spot and the food is delicious. I recommend sitting at the sushi bar as it's the best experience.

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