One of the best omakase experiences in San Francisco. Although it's tucked away in the Tenderloin, the moment you step inside, the warm hospitality and beautifully designed interior instantly transport you elsewhere. My family and I came to celebrate my cousin's graduation, and the staff made us feel genuinely welcome. At $95 per person for 18 pieces of nigiri (plus palate cleansers), the experience was not only exceptional but also one of the more affordable omakase offerings in the city. We skipped the deluxe upgrade--20+ pieces and dessert were more than enough. We also tried the $40 sake sampler, which I'd probably pass on next time. Each piece of sushi was delicate, fresh, and full of flavor--melting in your mouth and leaving you excited for the next. An easy 5/5. read more

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Hinata is by far the best omakase in the Bay Area! I've been to Hinata three times now, and each time the sushi quality and service is outstanding. Each nigiri is very unique in flavor and texture. My favorites have always been the spanish mackerel, arctic char, and chutoro. The extra 3 piece nigiri supplement is fantastic as well. Huge thanks to the Hinata team and head chef! An exceptional experience from start to finish, can't wait to go back! read more

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I do consider myself as someone experienced in Sushi (at least when it comes to eating them). I been to Michelin starred sushi restaurants. I been to famous Gold, Silver and Bronze Tabelog starred sushi establishments in Japan. Im not easily impressed nowadays. Hinata impressed me. Every course was delicious. It is absolutely on par with the finer sushi omakase restaurants in Tokyo. Be aware that you are not guaranteed a bar seat if you dont specify that you want var seating when you book your reservation online. The chef was entertaining, and the service was top tier. The ambiance is a match to Omakase restaurants in Japan, with exception of having a few regular table seating which you would never find in Japan. Highly recommended. Worth the cost to admission. Contain food that would pleasantly surprise your palate. read more

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We made a reservation for 5 on a Thursday afternoon at 5:30pm. It wasn't too busy and there was street parking right in front. We were welcomed by the friendly staff and we opted to sit at a table and not at the bar. They knew we were there celebrating a birthday and were really accommodating. We wanted to drink sake so we first got both flights (6) to taste test them and we ended up going with Diaginjo Kinka. We enjoyed our meal and it flowed well especially while our group was chatty, I personally like the fatty tuna and salmon nigiri's and all of the extra different type of portions. They do the traditional hand and finger towel or you can use your chopsticks. We added on the supplemental plate and amaebi (sweet shrimp). We were so full and they were so nice they let us cut our cake there! There wasn't a menu for the omakase so I didn't know how many pieces we had but the servers were good at explaining along the way. There is bar seating, a small private area and tables, but definitely traditional Japanese style, lighting, and feel. read more

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My boyfriend and I went here for a date night to try the Omakase tasting, and it was the best I've ever had. I loved that I tried several different kinds of fish I've never even tried before. The chef was so precise and thoughtful with every dish he prepared for us, and knew everything about what he was serving. Highly recommend going here! Not only was the food delicious, the staff so friendly, but the place itself was very nice and intimate. read more

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Hands-down the best omakase experience I've ever had. The quality and preparation are amazing, the chefs are experienced and helpful, and the price is unbeatable. The space is very nice and much larger than pre-pandemic. I've had the omakase twice (once in 2018 and once in 2025), and it's been consistently incredible. I can't wait to come back next time I'm in SF. read more

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The food was absolutely delicious. Amazing. Incredible. 10/10 for the price, it was amazing. the service was spectacular. I can never eat a sushi roll again! This is the best sushi restaurant in San Francisco. read more

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Great food and service Ate here for Valentine's Day. My only small quip is that my partner and I were not full after but every bite was delicious read more

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I've had Hinata 2 times now, one about three year ago, and again recently. Overall, I think it's a great beginner omakase place and pretty well worth the price for the most part. In this, I will compare and contrast the two experiences I've had at Hinata. Quality: I think the quality of the food is great, many of the dishes well thought out. Both times, you can really taste the quality of the fish. However, I think in this omakase, they played around with the fish a bit more than your standard Omakases that just really rides the coattails of quality fish. Or props to the restaurant for that. This time around, I think my favorite was the trout that they marinated in soy sauce and mirin for 4 hours. I loved how simple and unique it tasted from the other dishes, it tasted like fish, but it also had a lot more body since it was marinated. Quantity: The first time I went and this time was with my girlfriend and this time I brought my parents here for my Mom's birthday. As older asian people, they tend to not eat a lot anymore. With that in mind, I think the quantity of food is kind of lacking. I wasn't expecting to be full by any means, but the 12 course dinner over a 2hr slot left my family still hungry so we actually stopped by In-and-out on the way home (this also happened my first time) I think when I left it, I was just barely content and was hungry shortly after. Service: Like most omakase experiences, it was top notch. They were very friendly and my drinks were always full. They were very observant about things we needed (like when we were low on ginger or water) and were friendly all the way. They served my mom a personal note with her ice cream (with a candle). The host saw that we were taking family photos and offered to take our family photo for us. Experience: When I went 3 years ago, the chef at the time was much more lively and interactive. He spoke loudly and helped us understand each dish, maybe some history/inspiration, and was very interactive with the food. This time, the chef who served our food was much more quiet. He spoke softly (sometimes hard to hear him) and only said facts (like this is 'blank' and it was made with this, this, this). There's nothing wrong with this approach, as it's subjective to what each dinner would want. Personally I prefer a more interactive experience. Overall, although Hinata will always have a place in my heart, I don't think I would come back since there are so many other great omakase places. However, like I said, I think it's a wonderful beginner omakase place if you're just learning to appreciate it. It's not as expensive as some other places and they have some interesting combinations with great quality. read more

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Came here during my birthday in November 2020. We had reservations and the service and quality of assortments and fish was excellently. I had no complaints. They take their time with their prepping each dish, very precisely. They are also very thoughtful and made a birthday dessert for me at the end of our omakase experience. The icing on the cake was the Waygu beef! Literally melts in your mouth. This was an add on though. I will come back definitely to treat my parents to Omakase! read more

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Came here for my birthday and Father's Day! I was excited to try Hinata because my friends enjoyed their omakase experience. The outside is low-key and hidden, making it initially confusing to find the door. The staff was friendly and attentive! The ambiance was slightly upscale, with a large bar seating area and tables. We ordered the $125 omakase experience and were seated at the bar. We also got the $41 supplements of Hokkaido Sea Urchin, Otoro, and A5 BMS12 Wagyu. We had multiple courses of premium sashimi, nigiri (10 pieces), and seasonal ingredients. Every nigiri piece was fresh, but Otoro, Chu-toro, Snapper, and Trout Belly were my personal favorites. We ended dinner with their homemade hojicha soft serve and a little birthday card. Overall, it was a great special occasion spot, and I would come back again. read more

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Came here for my partners birthday. The restaurant was filled with other couples, work colleagues, and families. There are both bar and table seating, but I would recommend bar. Starter: 7/10 bit disappointing start. The pieces are just straight up cucumber and tomato and carrot. The unagi tamago was the best of everything in the starter but even that isn't very difficult to make. The monaka cracker is typically with dessert and paired with something strongly sweet flavored; not a fan of pairing with fish paste, especially since it wasn't too strong flavored so the dryness of the cracker mostly took over. Fish: 7/10 good portions and decent ratio of fish to rice. Favorite was the uni cup. Added ankimo at the end - this is what true liver paste should taste like!! (compared to the one on monaka, but even this I would not enjoy with monaka). The flavoring choices were alright. Value: 7/10 enjoyed other omakase compared to this experience for about half the cost. Would not return but not bad to try once. Service: 10/10 the day that the reservations became available, I stayed up to book one month in advance. Or so I thought. I had opened the page, it had refreshed, and I actually booked for that day (today) instead. Hinata was very accommodating in changing our reservation and reachable over phone as well as OpenTable app. On the day of the traffic was terrible due to heavy rains and we ended up being an hour late but was still able to seat at bar. Super grateful for the understanding! Bathroom is very clean and of course they have a bidet. read more

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Came here for a friend's bday. There were 6 of us and it was nice that they had a table so that we could all have easier conversations with one another. Food was ok at best, unfortunately. I've had many omakase-- from Michelin star restaurants in CA and NYC to ones in Japan. Unfortunately, the fish did not taste as fresh to me. Everything came out plated with two and I'm just not use to an omakase this way, as that makes each bite less fresh as well. Price per person was decent, just disappointed in the quality. Parking is difficult so would highly suggest ubering or finding other means of transportation to avoid looking for parking. Easy to miss too so definitely find an outside view of the restaurant before heading there. read more

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We had a reservation for their grand omakase, so we were seated at the counter. Overall experience was pretty great. Ambiance of the place was quiet since it's a small restaurant. I noticed that the chef tend to hand the items to the ladies (there were two of us, sitting pretty far from each other) first before handing it to the guys in our group. My favorite from the omakase was their nigiri (especially the scallop and toro - it's so soft!). They do allow you the choice of picking more a la carte nigiri before clearing the space for the broth and the dessert. I kept the origami paper that came with the first dish & managed to complete making a butterfly by the time the 3rd dish was ready. read more

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Have gone again, multiple times. They no longer have a set seating schedule: this is understandable but sad. Some of the fun for me was sharing the experience with a room full of others eating the same thing at the same time. Nevertheless, it continues to be delicious. On my most recent trip, it felt there was perhaps an over-reliance on smoking the sushi with a torch...it is delicious when prepared this way, but I do not want every piece like this. (And at the same time, I recognize it might only have been this way in the night we were there's) The service is always excellent, but if you want an interactive experience, ask to be seated with Gavin as your chef. read more

Came here for a Valentine's Day dinner early and what a cool omakase experience! We got the grand experience. Good: - We got seated right in front of the chef so got to talk to him as he made the sushi in front of us - Good amount of food - there was some appetizers and dessert and a lot of nigiri - Super nice service and the fish was all so so fresh and tasty - Romantic ambiance inside, its dim and quiet for catchups Bad: - expensive! Overall it was a great date spot and a really nice vibe. read more

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Loved my experience at Hinata! Went here for our fifth anniversary and they presented us with a cute congratulations card. The food was amazing, fresh, and filled us to the perfect satisfaction. Service was beyond amazing and attentive. I loved sitting with the chef working in view. We did not bother the chef with any small talk, and his presence did not feel awkward at all despite not interacting outside of serving our courses. The restaurant is beautiful inside. Easy to miss as it's just a door entrance on a very busy street. We took a waymo here so not sure about parking situation. 5/5 recommend this omakase experience! read more

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I had high expectations but my experience was just okay. Plenty of street parking and we were seated promptly when we arrived for our reservation. We had chosen petite omakase when we made the reservation online but we were given a menu and asked to choose between the two omakases... We ended up upgrading to grand omakase ($125 pp) though since we were both hungry. Ambiance: 5/10 It was okay. Oddly felt like sitting in an empty space although the restaurant was full. Bar seatings were full so we were given a table instead. Food: 5/10 For $125, it was underwhelming and disappointing. Some fish in this set were dry, tasted AND smelled VERY fishy. Some nigiris also had VERY thin slices of fish and come on... hotate?! Hotate in this $125 omakase?! Absurd. Owan (fish broth + miso soup) also tasted VERY fishy... I know it's not fair to compare this place to Omakase in mission bay but this dinner's quality and quantity weren't worth anywhere near $125. read more

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Just left enthralled by this place since it was my first Omakase. I left with no complaints. Every piece of fish was beautifully attended to: nice cuts, no foul smell, no bad after taste, and executed perfectly. I have made a list below of all the fish they used. Nothing missed. The best four were the toro, barracuda, trout belly, and pacific mackerel. My least favorite happened to be the scallop, which I normally love. - [x] Striped jackal - [x] Flounder - [ ] Scallop - [x] Red snapper - [x] Trout belly - [x] Pacific mackerel - [x] Knifejaw snapper - [x] Baby barracuda - Yuju - [x] Medium tuna belly - [x] Chopped tuba belly The outside is low key so you may missed it (like us), but when you enter the restaurant, the aesthetic is simple and refined. The waiters take you through every step of the menu and cater to your preferences. As always, it's dope to see the chefs work their crafts and curate each piece like art. MUST GO! read more

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Everything here was incredible. It was a reasonably priced omakase, with a gorgeous restaurant and amazing service. The chef truly outdid himself with everything that evening, and we enjoyed every minute of it. Highly recommend coming to Hinata. read more

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Affordable omakase menu, great quality: 18 course meal for $78/person, with a supplemental available (5 more pieces) for an additional $30-35/person (changes every so often). Two available seatings the nights they are opened: 5:30p and 8:30p. Make reservations in advanced and ask for the bar seats! We had Chef Gavin, and he was a super friendly and fun. Explained each item clearly and engaged us in convo. The fish is high quality, texture of rice and the sauce is on point. read more

Very nice place for special occasions or just a fancy night out. Our meal was minimalistic but elevated. Fish was well prepared and each item was so unique. Our chef was attentive and welcoming, especially to customers who had any food aversions. read more

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I made a reservation at Hinata on the same day of our visit, and the meal was absolutely amazing especially for such a reasonable price. However, there's one area that could be improved to avoid customer confusion. To be honest, when I book something labeled as omakase, I expect to sit at the counter, watch the chef craft each piece, and enjoy the sushi bite by bite. Unfortunately, when we arrived, we were seated at a table, which was quite disappointing. I've been to many omakase restaurants, and while they may offer both bar and table seating, they usually allow customers to choose their preference during the booking process not just mention it as a "special request." That said, we will definitely return next time to sit at the counter and enjoy more of their incredible sushi experience. read more

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This was my first omakase experience and they did not disappoint at all. It all started with me booking a reservation a month in advance for my girlfriend's birthday. I didn't double check the date and actually booked it for 5 hours later. I got a text 10 mins before my reservation and freaked out. I gave Hinata a call and explained my situation to Alyssa, she was so helpful in helping me switch my reservation to the correct date and didn't charge me the $85/person for last minute cancellation. Their team is super responsive to my questions as I booked this experience because my girlfriend loves sushi and I don't really eat sushi raw and they were able to extra sear it for me. It was so good! It was a very intimate setting and so interactive with the sushi chefs. I enjoyed watching the chef meticulously craft each piece of sushis. The quality of fish was amazing and very flavorful. I've never had so many different types of fish. 15 courses passes by quickly. We left quite full and very satisfied with the experience we got. It was my girlfriend's birthday so they made it special with sake and ice cream on the house! For the price of $125/person for 15 courses, this was well worth the money. If you're still hungry, you're able to add additional course of uni or have some sake pairing. Heads up, parking is tough around the area so we took public transportation. read more

Wow! Pleasantly surprised by every course. I think this omakase is very worth for what you get. We decided to upgrade and get the wagyu, toro, uni. The appetizer part was not bad but not my favorite. It was hard to remember all the favs but the toro and a few others were a top notch! The quality was SO great and the warm sushi rice was amazing. Everything had great mouth feel and flavors. The ending ice cream was needed and we were very full by the end. The service was great and I felt we received all the courses in great timing. The spot was smaller and not overly loud. I would highly recommend for a good and decent price for omakase in SF! read more

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Omakase in San Francisco is very limited. There isn't a lot of restaurants that you can find that will serve a high-quality Omakase menu for $125. The fish was delicious and I have no complaints honestly. You can pay extra $$ for the wagyu, sea urchin, and truffle. I would come back. The service was great and they are very attentive. Great ambiance with low dim lights. Try to sit at the bar if you can. Also, great toilet with warmed seats! read more

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I came with a group of friends an on evening. The bar was reserved for us and the reservation requires that everyone gets omakase, so make sure everyone is on the same page! The lighting in the bar is pretty good. Feels cozy and intimate, and the chefs prepare all sushi right in front of you. We even got to see fish getting deboned, fresh. There were many courses for the omakase, which is what all of us ordered. It's a bit hard to describe each and every piece, so the pictures can do the talking, but my 2 cents is they were delicious, and yuzu was a very prominent flavor added to each fish. It's very likely you will leave full from all of the fish, so I would not worry about that. For the price ($125 at the time of review) it is a decent amount of quality food and definitely an experience we all cherished! read more

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When in SF... you must get omakase. I had high expectations of Hinata given the stellar reviews, but I don't think the experience is worth the price tag. Firstly, I love the interior and vibe of the restaurant. I'll start off with the positive. I prefer a more traditional omakase feel where it's quieter and more intimate. We had a reservation, but we had to wait a long time to actually be seated. That was a downside. The sushi itself was...just okay. My friends and I liked the dessert and palate cleanser more than the sushi itself, which should speak volumes. Another reviewer said some of the fish tasted very fishy, and I completely agree. My friends and I would glance at each other for each other's reactions after every piece, and most of the time, we quickly looked away and stayed silent. I love miso soup, but their miso soup was very generic and fishy as well. My favorite part of the meal was the 3-piece uni addition, but for $39 or whatever it was, it's a no brainer that I should've liked it. This was by far the most expensive restaurant we went to, but I liked it less than some of the $20-30 meals we had. I am confident there are better omakase places in the area, and I truly do not think the experience was worth the cost. We spoke with the sushi chef and he said he didn't really have much training prior, and...I'll just let you have that takeaway. read more

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Really excellent meal! We had the grand omakase and I definitely think it's worth it. Many beautiful bites. The nigiri felt quite special as they were presented two at a time, and each with something a bit special (yuzu, sakura leaf...) so we could really savor each piece. The fish was all absolutely delicious and the tableware is really beautiful as well. Servers took great care of us and I would be happy to return anytime! read more

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Went there for the first time with 5 other people and had an amazing culinary experience, everyone left full and satisfied. Hinata only offers omakase menu, it's really reasonably priced for the amount of dishes you get in such high quality. Make sure to get the add-ons, you won't regret it! read more

Hinata - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came here for dinner the other day and overall had a fantastic experience. The tasting menu was $125 per person for the following items: 1. Three appetizers (Umaki - eel rolled egg omelet; Umi Masu - ocean trout; Mozuku - Okinawa silky seaweed) 2. Hotate (hokkaido scallop with egg yolk vinegar) 3. Gindara (miso glazed black cod/uni cream) 4. Sawara (cherry wood smoked king mackerel) 5. 9 pieces of nigiri 6. Tome-wan (fish broth/red miso) 7. Dessert (house made yuzu sherbet) Everything was good, although my absolute favorite was the Sawara. Additional highlights were the Okinawa silky seaweed, eel rolled egg omelet, and the miso glazed black cod. My least favorite was the hotate (not particularly flavorful) and the tome-wan (miso was quite bland). I added on a piece of sweet shrimp as well, which came with uni and caviar on top. Service was polite, efficient, and informative. Interior is small but modern. Overall, some of the best price:quality balance for sushi I've seen in SF. Recommend a visit! read more

Made a reservation for their 5:30pm seating on a Saturday and got to sit at the bar to watch the chefs prepare the omakase (definitely recommend). We got the petite omakase ($85 per person). I also got a hojicha tea ($6) and they give you a pot that they refill. It was cute because everyone who orders tea got their own individual pot that was slightly different. My boyfriend got a beer that was $14, which he said was good, but seemed a bit pricey to me. The omakase was amazing. It came with 12 pieces of nigiri (split into 2 courses), as well as a couple other small dishes and dessert. Standout items for me was the saizuke starter- snow crab & yuzu jelly- this was so delicious and refreshing. I also liked the Mizumono- seaweed and octopus. For the nigiri, my favorite was the pacific mackerel- it was so fatty and flavorful. Other highlights included the fatty tuna (nori had the perfect crunch) and bluefin tuna. Dessert was ok, nothing special, but nice to have a sweet bite at the end. Overall, service was good and quality of fish was so good. Definitely was still a bit hungry after- so next time I should have went for the full omakase ($125 pp). Perfect weekend treat! read more

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I absolutely love Hinata! Every time I'm in San Francisco, I make sure to stop by for omakase. The fish is always incredibly fresh, the ambiance is fantastic, and they have a great selection of sake. The chefs are a lot of fun, and adding on extra pieces is always worth it. I still remember their homemade sesame ice cream--it was so delicious. The staffs are attentive. I'll keep coming back whenever I'm in San Francisco! Amazing overall! read more

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Made a Grand Omakase ($125pp) reservation for four on OpenTable for a celebration dinner. Location: The restaurant is on South Van Ness--the entrance is pretty nondescript other than a wooden sign. We took the 49 bus which takes you right to the door, or I would suggest ride share. Ambiance: The decor is modern and minimalist with wooden furnishings. We sat in a curtained off section to the right of the entrance and it made the space feel both intimate and elevated. Food: The menu is well curated and showcases the expertise of the chefs at Hinata. My personal favorite was the glazed black cod with truffle and uni--the fish was delicate and flaky and the sauce was light and savory. The smoked king mackerel was also a standout in my opinion because of how unique it was. The fish in the nigiri was very fresh and carefully prepared--the bluefin tuna was an unbelievably pillowy soft chew. Service: Service was exceptional. Each member of the staff was attentive and knowledgeable, and it made for a seamless and highly enjoyable dining experience. read more

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An incredible dining experience! Hinata has been my only omakase experience in SF thus far, but I don't think I'd be mad if it was my last. My whole experience here was so wonderful. At $125+ per person, you're paying for high quality fresh fish and top-notch service. They have limited seatings at a time, since it's a very small restaurant. The minimalist decor and lack of crowd gives it a very intimate feel. They can accommodate large groups though! I went with a group of around 8 and they were very considerate and flexible with the seating, even accommodating one last minute add-on. The tasting menu was varied and had really delicious ingredients. Our menu had 3 small appetizers, 11 pieces of fish, 1 uni dish, 1 soup, and a dessert. I absolutely loved the butterfish, scallop, and barracuda. We chose to order A5 wagyu off of the a la carte menu, and it was phenomenal. Highly recommend. Dessert was very light and refreshing. Overall flavor profile here is muted and not in-your-face, but rather subtle so that the freshness of the ingredients really stand out. Service here is phenomenal. One of my courses was brought out and a sushi piece was knocked over in the process of being set down on the table, and they very nicely offered to fix it for me. Really knowledgeable and friendly workers who explain each course before it's served, which gives even more meaning to the menu. This restaurant is located in the Tenderloin, so the surrounding area is not the best, so just be aware of your surroundings exiting and entering here at night! Definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a great omakase experience! read more

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Came here for a birthday celebration and got all the supplements (caviar + otoro, uni, and wagyu). For a base price point of $125 I would definitely say that this experience was worth it, however when factoring in the price of the supplements ($35 for caviar and $41 for the uni toro and wagyu) I think the value gets a little lost. Service was excellent and we shared some sake shots with our chef, who was attentive and good at explaining what each dish was. The ambiance is pleasant and sitting at the counter definitely makes your experience even better. If I were to come again I think I would just stick to the base omakase menu as the price point is great for the quality of fish that you get, but I'll probably pass on the add-ons as they weren't that worth it to me. read more

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Amazing omakase experience. Went for our 2nd time and everything was consistent from the 1st time. The only issue my bf had the 1st time was the rice not being seasoned/vinegar, I personally was okay about it and literally everything else was good so we went again a few nights ago. This time, the rice was perfectly seasoned and textured. The space is comfortably lit with a modern clean aesthetic. There is a nice little waiting area which I appreciate because that's not in every omakase restaurant and they always typically make you wait a little while for diners from previous time slots to finish etc. In terms of the omakase, definitely 5 star worthy. I love how each piece was thoughtfully crafted and garnished, with some creative + yum flavor combinations (ex beef tartare + uni paste + radish + caviar enclosed in an rice cracker-like pieces that balanced out the strong flavors). I was full with the omakase set and we also ordered a few a la carte items: amaebi with uni (our fave!), hokkaido seawater uni (amazing!), and anago. this made me very full and i think my bf was perfectly satisfied after these additional items. Service was attentive, the green tea pot was refilled without asking, the sushi chef did not overwhelm us with talking--which is what we like lol, we just had a couple small pleasant conversations. This will be our go to spot when we want a relaxed omakase night out. read more

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Love the food. The restaurant is so cute. such a vibe. everyone is so nice and accommodating

Just had the most phenomenal omakase experience at Hinata, the sister restaurant of the more casual yet still upscale Sasa. I'm always satisfied after a Sasa visit so it came as no surprise that I loved my first Hinata experience. My friend and I opted for the more luxurious grand Omakase which comes with sashimi, less nigiri courses, and a more elaborate appetizer. Course after course, my stomach grew fuller yet the mind hungrier as every morsel somehow became more delicious than the last. My notable favorites were the black miso cod which sat on a bed of uni cream and topped with a truffle shaving. Sometimes I can find the glaze for miso black cod just cloyingly sweet, but Hinata's made theirs subtle, still allowing the glaze to complement but not outshine the cod's fatty flavor. The negitoro hand roll is stuff made of dreams and of course, the lightly torched chu-toro was simply divine. Make sure to come here a bit earlier than your reservation to snag a seat at the bar! The experience at the bar is much more intimate as the chef personally hands you sushi and explains every course in detail. If you're trying to impress a date with an affordable omakase dinner (by SF standards), Hinata should be on your list. The restaurant was chock full of couples (which is saying a lot considering the matchbox-sized dining area). If I remember correctly, I think the only non-couple parties were mine and another table nearby. read more

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There is very limited parking in the area, so I suggest taking an Uber or Lyft or be comfortable with walking to the restaurant. It was very hidden and discrete that I almost missed the restaurant when I was walking by. I got the omakase and a sake flight and that was the perfect amount of food. I did not take a picture of every single dish served with the omakase. My overall experience was great. The waiter and waitress were personable and the chef was also very communicative. I sat at the sushi bar and went on a Wednesday so it wasn't too loud, but I can see how the restaurant could get loud if it was on a weekend night. I would love to come back for another omakase experience. read more

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