The lunch special for &7.99 was reasonable and not bad. Good taste and portion for a small plate of rice, chicken and a bottled water. The option of a caned soda or soup is available for extra $1-2 dollars. The baked calamari was actually made perfectly and not over cooked. The salmon skin roll with Samson eggs on top was so amazing and filled with so much flavor. Loved it. I think what really made the experience so memorable was engaging with the owner into conversation. We not only got to learn more about him as a family man but the history of his business. read more

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Salmon Teriyaki the seasoning was really good, and the rice was fresh and fluffy. The salmon was slightly overcooked, but overall it was still a good dish and enjoyable, i also order Crispy Chicken Chili Creamy Ramen. The crispy chicken was sooo good and flavorful. But if you don't like coconut, this might not be for you, the broth definitely has that taste. Next time I'll probably ask if they can change the broth I just want to try . All good! However, the service at the end really threw me off. After I had already paid and signed the bill, the server approached me in a surprisingly harsh tone and said, "I need the signed receipt." The receipt was already sitting on the cashier counter, and there was no apology. Just a very abrupt interaction. She later said "thanks," but the attitude felt forced. read more

Kui Shin Bo - R12. Crispy Chicken Chili Creamy Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We stayed across the street, and wanted something close. We walked in and I told my husband 'I have a good feeling about this' - he was skeptical. We tried a ramen, qyoza, okinomiyaki, and a sushi roll - it was all incredible! We liked it so much, we went back the next night! We had a teriyaki chicken, a different roll, and a yakisoba beef. We are somewhat obsessed! The service was so great, it's a small little place, but don't sleep on it! It's absolutely delicious! read more

Such good food more to have don't be a slouch get lots of sushi the spot is great! If you like good food this is the place to go. read more

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Excellent Udon noodles and shrimp tempura. The gyoto potstickers were great, too. Great little local eatery across the atreet from our hotel. Service was good and it was a cute little place. read more

I ordered the teriyaki chicken lunch special for $7.99 last week. And yes, you get what you pay for. But to me, the chicken seemed spoiled--I honestly wasn't even sure it was chicken. It gave off a smell that reminded me of rancid meat, and the taste was like rotting gym socks. I don't understand why a restaurant would serve food that comes across this way to a customer. The meat seemed bad before it was even cooked. I ended up throwing out the chicken and just ate the rice with a can of sardines instead. Later that day, my stomach felt a little off. read more

Really great hole in the wall #sushi spot in #sanfrancisco I would Definitely go back again. Sushi was phenom and service was really fast. I got the Volcano roll, deep fried cali roll and the spicy tuna roll. All of the specialty rolls looked I'm looking forward to going back and trying more of their rolls. read more

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Quaint restaurant and not very busy on a Saturday evening, but they have an extensive menu with tasty food. We got the spicy salmon roll, takoyaki, and spicy ramen, and broth was flavorful and chashu meat was very tender and flavorful as well. Would recommend! read more

We ordered take out today for the first time. Everything was terrific! Had the cucumber sashimi roll. Omg we loved it! A Keto sushi roll! It made me so happy! And ordered a chicken skewer to go with it! Super good! Only downfall was the side salad. Dressing was good but they slopped soooo much of it in there it was totally soggy by the time it was delivered. But that being said, everything else was fabulous! We will be ordered here a lot. read more

Kui Shin Bo - Chicken skewer. Super good! - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Such a good place for any meals after a long day walking in the city. Perfect for whatever mood dining style you'd like: Dine-in or Take-out...the food will be well-prepared and yummy to your tummy. They have a fairly diverse menu here, from fresh sushi, to ramen, and everything in between. In my last visit around time, I came here a few times because the quality is good and loved every meal i had here. My first meal was a take-out Oyako Don (Steamed Chicken and Egg topped over rice) and it was such a comforting meal! I had taken a very long walk that day and this was just the best meal to reenergize me. The next time, I had to try their ramen and got the Shio Ramen with added spice and it was really just the perfect ramen! Came out piping hot, but really delicious. And third, got to try a selection of their fresh sushi, including their tuna and salmon pieces. All very fresh and good. The staff here are accomodating and attentive. It can get busy, depending on the time you're here. But only packed, but you'll get a table once you walk in. So if you're looking for a satisfying and good value meal, this is really the place! Hope you enjoy! read more

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I normally love coming to Kui Shin Bo's japantown location for the dinner special ($15 for 2 entrees and salad and soup) but I decided to come to the marina location to try their sushi and sashimi combo which has 3 pieces of nigiri, 8 pieces of California roll, and 9 pieces of sashimi for $36. Unfortunately I regret getting this sushi here. When I arrived to place the order, the fish looked really dull in the case, and not fresh. The tuna was super stringy that i couldn't eat the nigiri or sashimi and the salmon didn't taste fresh to me at all - it was almost too cured. The yellowtail was the only saving grace. I think if you're looking for sashimi this might not be the place, but KSB has pretty solid rolls and entrees otherwise. read more

Kui Shin Bo - S3. Sushi and Sashimi Combo - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I've been coming here for years but this is the last straw. I found a long piece of yarn (which they use to tie the chasu to make broth) in my black garlic ramen. I confronted the workers and they brushed it off saying that they can comp the ramen next time and offered me a free drink. I declined obviously and told them I won't be returning. I'm not sure why they didn't consider to refund the ramen & extra chashu - pretty disappointing. read more

Kui Shin Bo - Long and thick piece of yarn found in my black garlic ramen. Disgusting. - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Grilled savory pancakes stuffed with seafood and cabbage and topped with sauce and mayo, okanomiyaki is my favorite comfort food from the motherland. I recently had an excellent one in Osaka at Okanomiyaki Chitoise (review: https://bit.ly/44a1Jru), so I've been on the hunt for one here in the Bay Area. I wasn't even aware that Kui Shin Bo, a J-Town staple (review: https://bit.ly/46sE8nv) had another location on Lombard. It's right off Van Ness, so traffic was busy near the lunch hour. However, there was no one in this space, and at first, there was no staff in front. I just sat myself down and perused the menu left on the table. Sure enough, they offer eight versions of okanomiyaki including a cheesesteak variation with mozzarella. Yeah, no thanks. I went the whole nine yards with the $19.99 Combo Okanomiyaki with grilled pork and seafood. What arrived bore only the most basic resemblance to the one I had in Osaka. The okanomiyaki had an odd oval shape to match the shape of the cast-iron grill that kept it warm (photo: https://bit.ly/3XDpgi3). Actually too warm as the bottom was developed a hard brown crust. The interior was rather spongey, rather frittata-like with the onions inside and most of the proteins on the top. The bonito flakes had already danced their last dance. However, the mayo drizzle was present and accounted for. Did I like it? Well, it made me speculate if Applebee's ever made okanomiyaki, it would look something like this only with a side of applesauce and a dollop of sour cream. What did work, however, were the $8.49 Vegetable Croquettes which were aptly described as fried mashed potatoes because that was what they were (photo: https://bit.ly/3pBxOcH). No other vegetable required, I guess. FOOD - 3 stars...the okanomiyaki was not quite I was hoping, more like a hash brown with extra ingredients AMBIANCE - 3 stars..,very much like the one in the Japan Center SERVICE - 3 stars...wasn't feeling like a priority customer TOTAL - 3 stars...yep, middling...my search for quality okanomiyaki continues RELATED - Exploring the Marina? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2HyFdzC read more

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Food is excellent! I had the Sashimi platter. The fish was so fresh and nice size cuts. I also had the vegetable tempura which was good perfect. Service was amazing and very attentive. The place is small, but super clean. They do tons of DoorDash or uber eats because people were coming through the door picking up orders. Pricing was great as well. read more

Kui Shin Bo - Sashimi plate! Super fresh - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

This restaurant has excellent customer service, and food that will knock your socks off! I had an excellent P14. Shrimp Tempura Roll and O1. Cheesy Steak Okonomiyaki. They were filling and delicious. Fantastic ambiance too, with music in the background. read more

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this place is pretty close to me and have never tried it before, idk why! but nice to have a sushi spot close by for takeout. got chicken wings and still flavorful even when cold (picked them up later) and like the squirt of lemon that comes with it. volcano roll was interesting! had lots going on to it. would love to try more of their rolls and other dishes too. they were pretty quick with it read more

Kui Shin Bo - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

One of the best sushi places I've been. I go out of my way to visit every time I am in San Francisco. They have an amazing sushi burrito too. The service is great. They have 2 dining rooms that are clean and have ample room for small groups or big parties. This is a must try. Highly recommend. read more

Ordered Tonkotsu Ramen and Takoyaki. I was thinking of eating in at first but the feel of the place was frenetic that I felt better to take my order to my hotel room and just enjoy it in private. The waiters could not even wait while I was going over their menu. They were like, "I'll get back to you as soon as you're ready but for now I'll attend to these online orders." In my head I was thinking, "Hello, I am here, why can't you assist me here?"/ Am I not as important as those faceless customers? Their food is fortunately good, otherwise my rating would have gone lower. I really wish that they'd make it good for the dine-in experience since they do have multiple tables (I'm guessing there are around 20). It would.have been such a waste of real estate if they aren't put to good use. There is such a concept as a ghost kitchen nowadays. They could use those so.that their crew can attend to dine-in customers. The picture of my food is taken inside.my hotel room at the Travelodge on Lombard St. read more

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Came with my family. Sushi was pretty good, not amazing, but fine. Was expecting our meal to cost less, because I looked at the menu on Yelp only to discover that the Yelp menu has not been updated. So, keep that in mind. I came on Saturday, at around 6PM, a little early dinner. The place was pretty empty. However, parking was pretty difficult. read more

Kui Shin Bo - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

I love Kui Shin Bo! They have two locations, the other is in Japantown, and both are solid. Being Japanese myself, I come here, because they have a menu with almost every single Japanese food known to man! All of it is done well too! Kui Shin Bo maybe a hole in the wall, but it is one of my favorite hole in the walls in the city. Great sushi, udon, soba, takoyaki, shabu shabu, tonkatsu, tempura, and the list goes on and on! Definitely check them out! read more

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Got food poisoning here. The salmon and tuna was NOT fresh and smelled funky. Perhaps just eat only cooked items here. But I was in severe pain. read more

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Authentic japanese fare! I thought their soba and tempura was quite like the bowls I had in japan. I'm not sure what percentage buckwheat they are (probably not juwari), but they felt up there! Some shichimi in the soba went really well. They have a massive sushi menu, ramen and okonomiyaki, the last of which is hard to find. I think I'll be walking to here a fair bit the next year or so to try them all out. read more

Visiting from LA. Had todo a lot of research when it comes to Authentic Japanese spot. And this is one of them. Their Spicy beef ramen is 10/10 read more

5/2/23 Tuesday lunch: A solid 4.5 stars experience. Like their other location, they have a very extensive menu! I face decision paralysis. When they aren't busy like when I came in, a great server lady and the food was cooked right! I got an oyakadon and a salmon/ avocado roll. My friend got a salmon family roll, a mixed fermented vegetable add, and green tea. My oyakadon used dark chicken meat, which came with soup and salad. My salmon/ avocado roll was fresh quality salmon, and the roll was topped with toasted crispy sesame seeds. The roll wasn't evenly cut, but that didn't matter. read more

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4 stars for quality -- it wasn't bad. Some of the nigiri was questionable and fishy (no pun intended!!) but the salmon sashimi was good - HOWEVER - for 30$ - way over priced for al12 pieces. Same can be said for all the sushi. Too expensive for the quantity x quality. But it depends who you ask- right? That aside- the menu is gargantuous. If you like spicy udons nestled next to a menu burger - this is your spot. I can't think of an item the menu doesn't have! Located off a busy Lombard street corridor, let's keep this corner alive! read more

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Food choices is many. And good quality preparation. Place is small but personalized. Authentic Japanese. Will come again. read more

Kui Shin Bo - Ramen noodles. - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Sushi is affordable but didn't taste very fresh - would skip. Rolls were flavorless, fish was tough

Lots of choices to make at this place. If you don't know what kind of Japanese food you want, come to this place because they have a huge variety of menu items to choose from and decent prices. My cousin had curry, I had a duck ramen, my uncle had a sashimi bowl full of a variety of fish. They also have udon, tempura, sushi, katsu, etc. Service was ok. The only complaint is that they don't service ice in those drinks. read more

Kui Shin Bo - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place been here on Lombard street like forever. I seriously never even thought about stopping for food here throughout my time working in this area. It's a bit at the odd area to stop with busy traffic turning from Van Ness street. No parking in sight and difficult to get out if you do find one. Especially if you have a big cargo van like mine. Can not get in or out without honking by on coming traffic. Buuuuuut....don't let me discouraged you in any way to not try their food. I don't live close by so no delivery for me. I have to get it myself. Their food is good and have excellent taste with wide variety of choices that you don't see elsewhere. Well...that bring me to point number three. Their prices are so high that it's impossible to eat here everyday. Their Tekka Maki is like 12 bucks and dang..it's tiny! Their fried oyster over rice is over 20 bucks. Three pieces of big(not too big) with one egg over rice is enough for one person but that's small person like me. If you are Dwayne Johnson or any normal side man. This will not fill you up. Forget about sharing. That ain't happening since it's not enough to share and good enough that you don't want to share either. I had their tendon but it didn't come over rice. Rice is on the side in a bento Togo box. So far that's about it that I ate. Soooooo to be continued. Oh the inside atmosphere is easy with clean space. Not too cluttered and definitely plenty of room to move around in. The sign is bright and big so you can not miss this place. read more

Kui Shin Bo has a giant menu and still manages to make everything delicious. How they do this is beyond me, but I am not complaining! The Spicy Crunchy Roll here is made with real (yes, real!) crab and is as good as any roll I've had in the city. The Unagi Don features a generous portion of eel over rice in a rich, glazey brown sauce. My third and final test was trying the Spicy Cheesy Ramen, which had a beautiful balance of spicy umami flavor. All three dishes were out of this world. When a restaurant can excel in three distinct areas like this, it says a lot about the skill of the chef and how much they care about the food they're making. The pride they take in their work really came through in the food I had here tonight, and I will definitely be back soon. Thank you, Kui Shin Bo! read more

i came here with a friend for dinner on a tuesday evening after going on a run along the embarcadero. the restaurant was pretty empty so we were seated immediately. there were a lot of menu options, which felt a bit overwhelming. i got the chicken teriyaki (E1) and really enjoyed it, i felt that the chicken was grilled just right and the sides of rice and salad balanced out the meal well. it was just enough food. the ambiance was okay, definitely more of a casual place but great food! read more

Kui Shin Bo - E1. Chicken Teriyaki - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food was good, enjoyed having our late lunch here! The staff were very nice and attentive, the space was good, ambiance was ok, went late so not too Crowded. read more

Sometimes a small basic restaurant is all you need. This restaurant is small and cozy which provides great service and great food. The owner touches every table and the food served is yummy. Ramen is full of yummy ingredients and huge! Sushi is creative and fresh. Would I go back? Yes, regularly. Sure you will find fancier but pricier restaurants competing for your $, but having a nice Japanese restaurant in the community is worth supporting. read more

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I've ordered from here twice during COVID and have been quite happy both times. My favorites are the unagi don and spicy crunch roll (crab meat, cucumber, avocado, masago, fried shallots). Unagi don - the unagi is fresh and tender, and very well flavored. The order came with a side miso soup and small salad. The salad had way too much dressing though. Spicy crunch roll - delicious, and the fried shallots added a really satisfying crunch. I really like that the restaurant keeps the ingredients separate in presentation and flavor, instead of as a jumbled mess read more

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Awesome service, I just exited from the restaurant a few minutes ago!! Food was delicious, (I loved the Shrimp Tempura and Super Dynamite Roll :D).and the vibe overall was nice read more

Get in my belly! Kui Shin Bo offers some of the best sushi I've had in recent memory. I warn you not to let your appetite get ahead of you because Kui Shin Bo's specialty rolls are really dense. The Rainbow Roll ($15.49, including fresh crab, $2 supplement) is a fresh crab California roll topped with a multi-hued assortment of yellowtail, salmon, red tuna, avocado, shrimp and saba. (I thought the saba was mackerel because of its shiny, silver skin). Sensational. The Volcano Roll ($14.99) was another gigantic speciality roll of shrimp tempura, crab, tuna and salmon- crunchy and delicious. Luckily I started my meal with the lighter fare of hamachi sashimi (12 pieces, $17.49) otherwise with their filling rolls, I never would've gotten to it. The hamachi is fresh and buttery with thick slabs of deliciously fresh yellowtail. I could eat their hamachi sashimi every night it was that good. It's hardly a surprise I had to cold plate a portion of the specialty rolls- and an entire California roll with masago I didn't touch. I placed this order for delivery and it was speedy and they included the extra ginger I requested. The best part for me? This spot offers ramen so I can get the "buy-in" from my child who won't eat much fish while I enjoy sashimi. That's ok: More for me! read more

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My friends and I came here for an early dinner around 5pm on a Monday. There was no one in the restaurant so we were immediately seated. As we browsed through the menu we noticed this stench coming from the menu. It smelled like body odor and dirty laundry, and it was quite unpleasant. We ordered and our food came in relatively quick. The food was good, but I'm not sure if I'm saying that just because we were really hungry. Overall, this place is okay. I don't think I would visit again honestly. It's nothing crazy. read more

Overpriced 7-11 sushi. They've definitely premade these rolls and stored them. They did not taste fresh at all and they had a weird after taste. The rice looked exactly like cheap sushi rolls from gas stations. I had to trash the sashimi and their specialty rolls were a disappointment. I would not order from here again. read more

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Nice ramen and sushi joint on Lombard street. I enjoyed the ramen! It was tasty and filling. Prices were reasonable and service was good. It's not my favorite ramen but definitely worth dining here if you're needing to get your fix of sushi and Ramen! The grilled pork in the ramen was my favorite. The egg was a little over cooked, but overall, worth it! I'll be coming here again! read more

Kui Shin Bo - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

I really wanted good ramen as I just cannot find it at home. So, the ratings and location is what took me here. I was not disappointed at all. We received prompt and courteous service. The flavors were amazing in the pictures sushi rolls and the ramen really hit the spot! read more

Kui Shin Bo - H2. Volcano Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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