A neighborhood gem! This is the coziest friendliest sushi spot I can recall, from the decor to the service. We were able to get reservations only a few days in advance (my boo is not a planner) so great for casual or short notice outings. We came for my birthday and splurged on the omakase as a treat. We had maybe 9 courses including a large nigiri course with appreciated all the different preparations. All was incredible. The wagyu on the ice cream took the boo by surprise (because he didn't hear the server as she put it down) and bit into what he thought was a brownie and it was a very savory piece of Wagyu instead. SO GOOD. We'll definitely be back for another omakase as well as a la carte menu which is super reasonable. We can tell some others were regulars as well. I'm not sure how this spot has remained relatively hidden but they're killing it! I believe they weren't taking credit card but Zelle/venmo which for us was fine but would have been disastrous for folks like my parents. read more

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Kibatsu is a cute, little Japanese restaurant in the Haight. It has been on my list of restaurants to visit for some time now. Sadly my recent experience only resulted in this being an average meal for me. I made reservations for two on a Saturday night. Upon arriving before our reservation time, we were seated promptly. The first thing we were told by our server was that they don't accept credit cards. Payment is only accepted in the form of cash, PayPal, Venmo or Zelle. That was definitely a new for me. What higher price restaurant that advertises they accept credit cards actually don't? We were given the a la carte menu. I asked about the omakase menu and was given two menus, one for $120 and the other for $180. We opted for the $120 menu and sadly I didn't snap a photo of what came with the omakase before the server took away all the menus. I wish I took a pic as I didn't catch every dish the server quickly shouted out as she dropped it off at our table. The $120 omakase came with about 10 different courses. All of the dishes were fresh and average, but nothing stood out as amazing. All in all, the total bill with a bottle of junmai daijingo, tax and tip came to $440. This is a steep price for the experience and the food we got. Did I enjoy it? Yes. Was anything I ate something I dream about having again? No. Sadly, the hype and anticipation of Kibatsu did not live up to my expectations of what I thought it would be. read more

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First things first, the taste of the food is amazing and everything I ate here was delicious. The interior is cute and homey, with good vibes and a cool sushi counter setup. I would rate this a 4.5 if I could, with 0.5 being taken off only for the following: (1) They get BUSY so expect to wait a bit for the food. While our initial orders came out pretty promptly, we ended up waiting 25 minutes for our last dish (which we ordered later) to come out. (2) Payment is in venmo/zelle so make sure you have one of those apps. On venmo, you are sending money to an individual which seems a little strange but you can see the history of everybody paying for their sushi to this one individual read more

Kibatsu - Golden Mountain Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

My favorite sushi in San Francisco, hands down. I walked in with a friend on a Friday night around 7 pm and waited about 20 minutes. Amazing service then when they allowed us to sit in the couch and gave us water while waiting, but also throughout the meal. Everyone was just so attentive and kind. I've been here many times and the omakase is delicious but this time we opted for à la carte and it was great too. My favorite was the seared o toro which literally melted in my mouth. I'm going back just for this. We also got a few rolls, Wagyu skewers, miso soup, and edamame. No complaints on anything. It's so cute in the restaurant too, it's like a piece of Japan in SF. Throughout our meal we also received complimentary sushi bites and ice cream! read more

Kibatsu - Edamame, O Toro seared sashimi, Wagyu skewer - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

The location was perfect for a quick bite before a concert at the Faight Collective. If you like sashimi and sushi, the food does not disappoint. We got a mix of different dishes to share and they were all very yummy. The blue fin sashimi was well balanced, moist, not super salty. The unagi was perfectly flavored. Everything paired so well with the Japanese beer. The service was good. The wait staff came over with food almost perfectly timed. The restaurant itself had a super cool chill vibe with warm wood and lights. It felt very homey to eat there. We got to sit by the window and look out while maintaining our privacy. Very cool spot. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because we had to pay for the meal via venmo. I never did that before so that was odd to me. That's a me thing though. Overall great food and great experience. read more

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Super nice cozy vibes, love the decor of this place! Mid to low light, great for a romantic dinner with good food! Although it is not the best sushi in town, for a little above average price you're getting some good stuff! read more

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Went back to Kibatsu this past weekend, and it didn't disappoint! We kinda decided last minute to go, so we had no reservation, but we were able to snag a seat at the sushi bar which honestly our favorite seat in the restaurant. Why do we love sitting at the sushi bar? Honestly it's because of two things, the guys behind the making the sushi are so incredibly nice and it allows us to see a variety of dishes made that we ultimately end up ordering lol During our dinner we saw them making a seared toro sashimi dish, and we ended up ordering it ourselves. For $35 you get a generous portion on toro and it was so buttery and melt in your mouth, it's something I could eat everyday! It was on special that night, so hopefully it'll be there on our next visit. Another new thing we tried was their walu nigiri, which we asked to be seared, and it was so damn good. Those are the two menu items I'll never skip. The lady in restaurant is also the sweetest. Always remember my girlfriend and I and the service here is always 10/10. Kibatsu is our go-to sushi spot because of the amazing food and service. Definitely a place where we'd feel comfortable taking anyone who is craving sushi! read more

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We did a walk-in this evening, but I think it wasn't because people left the city for the holiday weekend. We were promptly seated and chose bar seating. Everyone was very attentive to us even when the restaurant started to fill up as the evening went on. | f o o d | We decided to order a la carte. Here's what we ordered: - 49er roll: a classic roll! Love the salmon and lemon for some citrus. - golden mountain roll: A MUST. This roll is loaded, but all the components work together very well. It's very rich but not overwhelming. - hamachi sashimi: the sashimi was worth it because the slices were THICK. So incredibly fresh! They - toro nigiri: we know toro is always a hit and yup this was delicious. Because of the holiday, the sushi chefs threw in some items on the house for us. We were so grateful and left even fuller than expected. - albacore with crispy onions: the fish was seared which paired well with the crispy onions. - wahakamachi: whoa an explosion of flavor and textures! I would gladly order this next time. We enjoyed each item we had and appreciated their creativity. Thank you to our chefs Roy and Jimmy for the dinner service! | t l ; d r | A cozy neighborhood sushi place with amazing service and quality fish. We will definitely be coming back! read more

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Came here to try the omakase "bad bunny" edition, and it lived up to the hype. The fish was fresh and high quality, buttery and you got a good amount of food for the price. I will be coming back to try the rolls also on the menu. The servers were very nice and catered to any requests. The space is small but it creates a "homey" vibe which I appreciate. Highly recommend! read more

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Food was standard and not memorable, especially at this price point. The ambiance was pleasant, but that is where the positives end. I was seated directly next to a ventilation outlet blowing constant hot air. Everything on the table -- plates, water glass, even my phone -- became hot. There was barely space for belongings, and sitting normally meant being blasted with heat. I asked twice to change seats while other tables were available and was refused both times without explanation. This seat should not be assigned to reservation guests at all. The service was equally disappointing. The server repeatedly pushed omakase and additional dishes despite the obvious discomfort caused by the heat. It felt like aggressive upselling rather than genuine hospitality. What made it worse was the inconsistency in service. No one offered to hang my coat upon arrival. I only realized coat service existed when the same server immediately offered it to the white guests seated next to me. I do not make accusations lightly, but the contrast was difficult to ignore and came across as discriminatory. I left in under 30 minutes because the situation was physically unbearable. Very poor seating management and unprofessional service. 热得我受不了，我从来没想过我吃着吃着饭会开始羡慕冰柜里的鱼，空间小到我甚至没办法在碗前面放个手机看视频麻痹自己，对顾客的态度也是相当神秘，别人家都是顾客就是上帝你们家服务生感觉特别无神论者啊！ read more

Kibatsu - The sashimi can turn into grilled salmon within five minutes - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here with my sister yesterday to treat her out early for her birthday and she wanted to go here so here we are. My sister and I both ordered the 13 course omakase which is $180 a person at the time of me making this review. Note, one of the courses contained a 5 piece nigiri and another course w/a 3 piece nigiri. Most of the courses were plated on a neat bark. The highlight for me were the 5 piece nigiri course. Each piece of nigiri tasted good and had its own flavor/texture. I also found the ice cream dessert w/wagyu on top unique and enjoyable as well. My sister had the yuzu sorbet while I had the green tea. It's the perfect combo of savory and sweet. The restaurant has a nice minimalistic earthy woody design to it. The restaurant is also small so I'd recommend getting a reservation ahead. Overall, I would honestly give them a 4.5 if it was an option. The one thing that I feel like this place can improve on just a little bit is the service. But I would say in fairness, they only had one server in a packed restaurant so it's kinda understandable. Anyways... try it out if you like. :) read more

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Food is good But be CAREFUL This place only takes Venmo, PayPal or Zelle We were told after we sat down so all patrons be aware. It wasn't easy to pay them. They gave me some persons name to pay. They gave us some complimentary foods also which were nice but found the payment process complex. It didn't work for PayPal and only Venmo. Seems like they don't want to take credit cards anymore. read more

Superb intimate sushi spot for our catch up dinner. The tableware was eye catching, it matched very nicely with the decor. Loved the dim lighting! Not a huge space so be mindful of making reservations ahead of time. I would recommend this place for small close groups, and for date nights. We ordered the edamame, three rolls, the salmon sashimi, and two carafes of the hot sake. The price was extremely reasonable and worth my penny. The staff even gave us each this complimentary salmon tostada. The sashimi was incredibly buttery, there was no chew or tug, it just melted in your mouth. Fish felt very fresh overall. Will be back! read more

Kibatsu - Salmon sashimi - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Took a group here just before New Year's and Kibatsu continues to deliver. Excellent "new style" sashimi and amazing classics. Uni was perfection in addition to a host of other delicacies. Chanel and Chef Roy make this place super friendly, definitely a neighborhood jewel. read more

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tried kibatsu tn and overall it was solid, not mind-blowing, but definitely a chill little spot. we got the golden mountain roll (3/5), dragon roll (4/5), and super crunch (4/5). dragon roll flavor was on point, but it was so loosely rolled it just kinda fell apart every time i picked it up- like i probably should've just used a fork. ended up as a little deconstructed sushi situation. service was excellent. super friendly, fast, but not hovering. and the ambience was actually my favorite part- felt super homey. they've got this couch + coffee table area up front that just looks like the coziest waiting spot or a place to sip tea and hang. kinda wanna go back just to sit there. overall, decent rolls, excellent service and ambience. good for a date! read more

Kibatsu - Golden Mountain Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Phenomenal omakase experience! Fish was super fresh, tastefully prepared, and beautifully displayed. I left feeling satisfied but not stuffed, I could have eaten more. Service was to the point, I wish it was more attentive but they seemed understaffed. Super charming ambiance and decor, very intimate space (a table meant for 4 is split with a clear plastic divider). I would rather sit at the bar next time A few notes: - Uni with rice was absolutely delicious; salty, creamy, warm and cool. The tableware was mindfully picked, I appreciated the experience of the spoon and bowl this course was served with - Fish and kimchi soup was delightful, the soup had a nice kick while still being mild - Wagyu and ice cream for dessert was super interesting and unexpected, a pleasantly sweet savory combo Omakase was $168 per person and worth it! I will be back read more

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Ordered the rainbow, golden mountain, hot and cold tuna and the 49er roll. Everything was really fresh and came out quickly. I don't usually order the fried rolls but hot and cold tuna was still really good. Rainbow roll was my top favorite of the 4. A little expensive but really good quality. read more

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Overall a solid meal for a reasonable price. I came here to celebrate a birthday this past weekend and had the omakase for $168 per person. It came with 14 courses (one of which was 6 pieces of nigiri) - most were solid, a few were misses. The fish quality was excellent and they included many nice ingredients throughout the meal (toro, uni, caviar, truffle, crab, etc.). The nigiri was probably my favorite course. A couple of the plates were overly salty (soft shell crab and tiger shrimp), and a few just "didn't work" (for example, the toro/caviar/uni roll was very rich but didn't really have a focused flavor profile). Overall, it was an incredible amount of food for the price you were paying! The plates come at you very quickly, so pace yourself if you want to enjoy your food more slowly. The service was attentive and friendly. The ambiance is cozy and intimate. Not the best omakase I've had, but a solid meal especially for the price (considering we're in SF). read more

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Avid sushi lover sayin this is A true unicorn omakase - will return asap I LEFT MY TASTEBUDS HERE, BEST OMAKASE YOU COULD ASK FOR UNFORGETTABLE FIVE STAR WORTHY EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE Everything was perfect IF THEY RUN OUT OF RESERVATIONS ONLINE JUST CALL THE PLACE ASAP- we got sooooo lucky with same day which I feel like once this place is discovered will no longer ever be possible. I want to gatekeep so badly but the chefs and the team deserve a solid review. I'm so in my feels that I know this is undiscovered gem and when they get popular I'll be a little heartbroken that it wasn't just for those who discover it lol Food Service Experience Ambiance Chef interaction Menu Ingredients THEY WERE ALL A 10 - do you know how rare that is! A Unicorn experience I tell you, it was perfection I've had omakase in Beverly Hills, I've had fresh chirashi bowls from the right neighborhoods that source from the fish markets that serve fresh not frozen, I've had fish cut straight from the tuna body, I prefer to sit at the sushi bar and this experience has far surpassed any experience I've ever had. Chefs are seasoned and serve perfectly hefty portioned fresh fish, the rice is seasoned well without being overwhelming and the type of rice they use is a cherry on top, I own a Zojirushi rice maker so I feel qualified to say that lol they also have an excellent rice to sushi ratio, While not necessary - as not everyone partakes in drinks - Our chef drank with us which is a cultural plus - love how he interacted with us and told us the history of his location. We sat next to 13 year long patrons and saw local customers hugging the woman who sat us. When you cater to your loyalists you do succeed. They take care of their people and it shows and they truly return. As will I. THE TEMPERATURES -cold shaved mango ice over A1 Waygu!! And more have u seen the ice cream combo??!! Go see the pics!!! They plated hot courses and cold ones and the service was so impeccable it was straight from the kitchen delivery, they work as a team here and we were checked on immediately when being delivered a plate and after and we are kind of quicker than your average so service was impeccable. Sometimes you will wait at other omakases as they serve everyone at the bar. No here there are so many people involved, someone asking if it's good or if you need drinks, someone giving and removing a plate, and the chef was a 1 chef to 1 party of 2 ratio, It gave celebrity experience. We were also not rushed - the timing was perfect. We did opt for the latest time slot for that. PURISTS AND CONTEMPORARY SUSHI GOERS will be pleased - they marry both concepts, and do each individually sooooo well. WE HAD HOT DISHES (they gave us more than 2 - like I lost count tbh which is less commonly seen unless at the beginning or end of omakase). The ingredients ugh I still think about them, they do umami soooo correct. We had imported melt in your mouth uni And all cuts of fish were memorable. They treated my husband - his first time there with patience and respect if he had questions. It felt like I transported to Ginza for the night - the string lights, an opened second story window, the decor - it feels intimate and romantic but also friendly, comfortable and feels like I'm in Tokyo / New York Adventurous as well as New omakase goers will leave VERY VERY pleased. I feel like some of the menu items were customized I feel like they were listening because they created my dream menu and made it reality on the fly. I'm forever grateful to Kibatsu's team for making my first year anniversary the most special date of my life. I love you guys and can't wait to see you again. (I'll have to travel from far but I'll do it just for you) I have nothing but good things to say - a true fine dining experience that's completely worth your time, you'll regret not going. Nothing else compares read more

Reasonably priced sushi in SF? Say no more. If it's good enough for... em... Bad Bunny (!) then it's good enough for you. But no, the sushi is excellent and it won't break the bank either. Make sure to order the hot and cold tuna, as well as the rock shrimp from the Omakase menu. read more

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Service was amazing! Super friendly and offered great recommendations. Ambiance was very cozy and inviting. Perfect date spot! The dynamite roll was our favorite, but the tuna tataki was a close second! Everything was delicious. read more

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Wow what an incredible experience. We found this restaurant sort of on a whim/quick search but it did not disappoint. The inside ambience is cozy and intimate with just a handful of tables, bar seating. We ordered a few maki rolls, a specialty nigiri, seaweed salad, and fried gyoza. Everything was absolutely delicious - my mouth is watering as I reminisce on the meal! I would 100% recommend this to anyone visiting and looking for good sushi read more

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Truly, one of the best sushi spots to go in San Francisco if you want a great experience in great even better food, the entire staff is phenomenal and very down to earth and this has been my go to spot forever!! Great spot to take a special date! read more

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The uni here is good! As for the rolls, my favorite was the dragon roll. The eel was perfectly done and is placed on top of the sushi. The rolls in general here are filling. I also liked the negi toro roll. As for the spicy scallop and the sayonara roll I thought it was ok. They sauce the rolls too much. The hot and cold tuna roll tasted well separately meaning if you eat the tuna and the deep fried sushi by itself vs having all the ingredients together since it didn't really mesh well to me. The seaweed salad on it didn't have much taste. The super crunch roll was decent. Not sure if I would return here since it's decent but wasn't super memorable. Also, instead of having a couch in the middle of the restaurant they should have more seating in place of it for dining. read more

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My favorite sushi restaurant in SF True gem in every way! Elevated sushi experience, in a casual, bohemian atmosphere. A neighborhood favorite, as well as a destination spot. read more

Must try! Came here for a birthday, party of 6. Reso recommended! Our server was attentive and nice! We ordered ALOT of food. We double ordered the dragon roll because eat roll came with its own unagi which is rare and it was so good! They use a lot of avocado on all their rolls, I'm not an avocado girl so I didn't like that but I'm sure everyone who loves avocado would love the rolls. We also had the super crunch roll which was really really good! I had the hamachi Kama which was a great portion!! It was delicious! The dipping sauce was a great pair. I also got the sweet shrimp nigiri which was so fresh and good. We also got the hamachi sashimi 6 pc which was the best hamachi I ever had!! read more

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Came here for the omakase. It was probably like 3 and a half stars but didn't feel like the price was worth it. Service was good and the restaurant is lovely. At the end of the day, my rating is because the fish was just ok and a lot of the dishes had seasoning or balance issues. You get about 16 courses for $158 which is fair. Due to the usual SF surcharges this hikes that price up a bit but I actually think the price is not bad for the amount of food. I was more disappointed by the food itself. Started by a number of very disappointing sashimi courses. They were a little fishy and I have honestly had better fish at some way cheaper neighborhood spots (which are quite good but still). I did enjoy some of the preparations and seasoning but overall the first 5 raw courses were underwhelming. Next came the Nigiri. This was actually quite good and a highlight. There were 6 of these and I don't remember what all of them were but they were all really tasty and perfectly seasoned. The ones that had some light searing or other touches were all well done. Grilled shrimp course was hard to eat and also very salty. I did kind of like the flavor aside from the salt. The hokkaido uni with rice course was odd. The rice was very overpowering and vinegary and salty and made took over what should have been a lovely uni dish. Next came 2 more nigiri. One was cooked and super salty, not great. The wagyu and mushroom course that followed was baffling. The wagyu was deep fried (!?) and had no seasoning and was overcooked. Why would you do that instead of just searing it nicely and adding some flaky salt or something. The mushroom was fine but I did not understand this. Final course was their signature uni toro caviar hand roll. I've had a pretty similar roll before that had way more flavor even though that one did not have caviar. This roll was ok but just a bit mushy and again lacked seasoning. The dessert of ice cream and wagyu was cute. I would have wished they candied the wagyu or something instead of just a piece of beef but it was definitely better than the earlier wagyu course. The black sesame ice cream was delicious. Overall, I would just expect a much better tasting meal. A bit surprised by the reviews. Maybe it was an off day, who knows. read more

Pros: The interior was very cute and cozy and the service was excellent. We got several dishes to try such as butter fish prepared 2 ways, and several rolls to share. All of the dishes were delicious. We noticed that several of the dishes we ordered only come with 3 pieces (per menu description), but they provided 4 pieces for our party. This was very thoughtful and very much appreciated! Areas of improvement: We made reservations for a group of 4 on a Friday night, but our table was not ready when we arrived and we were asked to wait a half hour. I was disappointed that some of their more interesting dishes mentioned on Yelp are not part of their regular menu. Like one of the other reviewers mentioned, I'm not sure why they charge a cleaning fee. Overall, some hits and misses as mentioned above. For the price, there was nothing that stood out enough for me to come back with the plethora of sushi restaurants in SF. read more

Kibatsu - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Kibatsu Omakase never disappoints. This is my 3rd time getting omakase at Kibatsu. It's easy to make a reservation. Service is great. My water and tea was consistently getting refilled. The ambiance is nice, small and intimate. The food is just chef's kiss every single time. And the ice cream with wagyu desert is the perfect way to finish the Omakase. I highly recommend the Omakase here. The price is pretty reasonable for omakase in SF. read more

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Such a disappointing omakase experience. we did get seated at the table vs sushi bar which may have contributed to some of the gripes i have but not really lol. So, first impression ambiance it was dark and moody but not in a comfortable ~ambient~ way. it was more like a 2000s abercrombie kind of dark. then we got seated and the tables were literally so tight it was like we were all eating in one table. i could hear everything the neighboring convo was saying and when my bf and i were talking it was like we were all talking over each other. just SO uncomfortable. Now the omakase. it was an incohesive and mid quality set of sushi and too many cooked dishes. some of the fish was literally flavorless- no garnish/seasoning, the grilled saba was overcooked, the uni was given with some sort of fried rice that was so bad and out of place, the grilled shrimp was tough and chewy, there was some random chicken thing that was also out of place and just not yum, the seaweed for the uni toro caviar piece was already soggy when it came to us, AND i have a dairy allergy which we told at the beg of the meal and the dessert was still ice cream with wagyu stuck on top. usually places would sub ice cream for sorbet/fresh fruit however this place obv forgot the allergy. also the beer was not cold. honestly, the worst dinner we've had in a long while. esp when it comes to $500 something lol (drinks + tip). they also presented the pieces on interesting plates that seemed aesthetic via yelp pictures but in person..it didn't appeal as well. like they were attempting to elevate their presentation without knowing how to actually make it look good. To note, another table was ordering rolls which looked good. Maybe this place is better at making rolls and whatever other stuff they offer. but won't be back to try those regardless. I never leave reviews even if the place was meh because I'm lazy BUT we were just too annoyed at this experience for me to not share my thoughts. plentyy of other places to have a much more pleasing, comfortable, and tasty sushi dinner. read more

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My girlfriend and I love sushi, and this is by far our favorite sushi place in the city. Their fish is super soft and tender. I've had their omakase and several rolls as well as hot plates. Everything from this place has been stellar to say the least. It's priced really well too for the quality of fish you get. You'd have to pay a lot more elsewhere for the quality you get at Kibatsu. I love this place, and I'm sure you will too. read more

Food: we tried the Omakase and they were amazing! Service: they were quite busy so not crazily attentive but the chef behind the sushi bar is so cool. We take time on eating every dish and all of them were delicious. Ambiance: a small place but enough tables. Surroundings and decores are very nice and comforting. Sorry about not able take all the photos but we are too fast. read more

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Came here with friends for a reunion and wow this place was so nice and cute! Good: - Super cute intimate seating! - Quiet and easy to catch up settings - Each dish was so well plated and so pretty and all the fish was so fresh, loved the sushi rolls like the dragon and golden mountaintop and nigiri was the best I've had in SF - Super good and sweet Tamago, I had two in the end - Nice sake as well Bad: - This place is definitely pricey! - Ice cream was a little chunky here - Service can take a little long but everyone is really nice Overall this place is super good and I would come again! read more

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This place has been on my list for a while now so I decided to check it out with some friends. For the weekend I definitely recommend making a reservation, since the restaurant itself is quite small and intimate the seating is really limited. I like the vibe of the restaurant really beautiful minimalist wood decor and the plates were so pretty these used these rock crystal plates that were to die for. The food itself is good I think it is a tad overpriced for what it is. The fish quality is good and I think all the dishes with just fish were pretty good. The rolls were a bit disappointing. The rice to filling ratio wasn't great and the rice itself was not stick and easily fell apart. The service was good, it seemed like there was only was server taking care of all the tables but despite that they moved from table to table pretty fast. This is a good date night or intimate dinner spot for sure. Hopefully will be back to try out more stuff. read more

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One of the best sushi experiences of my life! The sushi beyond amazing, the staff welcomes you like family, and everything is very fresh. Each dish was an excursion and the presentation was simple, but precisely stated. It's challenging to get reservations, but 1000% worth the wait. read more

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Perfect food perfect service, fabulous dining experience. Unbelievable gorgeous presentation. read more

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-3 stars because they charge a "sanitize fee" like what even is that..... why do customers have to pay for this restaurant to sanitize their own establishment.... We made a reservation for 2 on a Saturday evening and were actually satisfied with our meal and service. But the "sanitize fee" was such a turn off. read more

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The other night, we had a wonderful dinner, at Kibatsu. I don't know when I've had such an amazing omakase set! The restaurant is tastefully decorated and the lovely lighting lends to a feeling of intimacy! Table settings were unique for each dish presented and the staff were warm and attentive! Roy was fabulous in creating innovative and unusual dishes for us on our Omakase, though we added a few items! The selection of seafood was delicious and aesthetically beautiful! It included many types of fish that are rare for sushi restaurants to serve outside of Japan. The crab broth was absolutely delicious and the steak and cloud mushrooms, followed by caviar embellished ice cream cones were a fabulous ending to a delectable seafood meal! Will definitely be back to this restaurant when I am in town!!! read more

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I got fatty bluefin tuna toro nigiri but the tendons were not properly removed so it was not a good experience to eat. Proper sushi chefs should be mindful of how they are cutting the fish so that it is the best experience for customers to eat. I was extremely disappointed since it was the most expensive thing I ordered but my least favorite due to the tendons. The other nigiri I ordered were good I thought the female waitress was mindful and explained what she brought out but others would just put our food down and walk away without explaining what was brought out. I assume they are back or house and were helping out due to there not being enough wait staff employed. This should be reevaluated. The back of house staff should focus on cooking and another wait staff should be hired to give a better service experience. Ambiance was nice. Dim lighting, but no music if you can't stand not having music. Seating was comfy with pillows. Lastly my boyfriend got food poisoning from this place and started feeling woozy after 30minutes to an hour. Then he had diarrhea and was throwing up the rest of the night. I forget the roll he ordered (one of the large American style rolls) but he did order hamachi no kama as well. We will not be returning. read more

Great sushi quality for the price. Honestly the service wasnt great - we made a res but had to wait a while after our original res time. The service wasnt great... but would come back for the food! read more

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