I love Japanese food, so a friend invited me to this wonderful place full of great service and, of course, great food. From the moment you arrived, you feel special; the service is incredibly good and friendly. We ordered several things, but the Wagyu Tarutaru was definitely my favorite, I would have it a thousand times over. The place is beautiful with a gorgeous view of the bridge. Thank you Ozumo team read more

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The food was not grate I only had one dish I truly liked and it was the nigiri special for valentines, I think 6 pieces Uni, ama ebi, hamachi and sake and Miyazaki which is meat and I haven't eaten meat since I was 17 Even though I didn't get my ama ebi head The Matsu 85 dollar lacked flavors but uni and sashimi were great. The nigiri sushi was bland My hubby order Tempura and it was sad not fluffy look at pic His brother trained in New York makes better tempura Age tofu not really fry but had plenty of ginger not very well made either and his karaage was saggy and didn't lol pleasant at all My sake was good Our waitress was great Great views So disappointed with the kitchen food my husband and he's Nikkei 1/2 Japanese read more

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It's a large and lovely space by the water. Food was very good, and it was good for group dining.

Ozumo is one of San Francisco's best Japanese restaurant. Located in walking distance from the ferry building, the views from the restaurant are stunning. I tried the teriyaki tori, the only chicken dish on the menu. The food was good and delicious. Ambiance and service is top notch and they deserve the fame they have in SOMA. read more

Ozumo - teriyaki tori gf, df robata grilled chicken with teriyaki sauce - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came in on a Monday night around 8pm and it was surprisingly busy, but not full. There's a lot of seating, and the bar is open to first come first served. We ordered two sushi rolls, and most of it was delicious, except one bite for me tasted a bit off, not sure why. Carbonated water is free. Overall a pleasant experience; love the ambiance. read more

Ozumo - Sitting at the bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

The Giddy Geisha was one of the best cocktails I've ever had. Made with haku vodka, chinola, lychee, lemon, pandan vanilla and (i think) a rim of li hing powder. Beautiful and spacious space, Ozumo served up spectacular sushi. The agedashi tofu and shumai were perfect appetizers. Will definitely add this as a repeat spot any time we're back in San Francisco. read more

This is my go to sushi place in the city and even though I live in the east bay, I still come here a lot! I love ordering the ume plate and the spicy tuna rolls are to DIE for. The service is so amazing and I went there tonight and enjoyed it very very much. read more

Ozumo - Spicy Tuna - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I'm writing this review only for its grilled black cod. The cod was so fresh and tender, it melts I my mouth with a rich creamy taste. I didn't use the sauce much, because the cod itself is already a whole another level of tasty. The best cod ever! read more

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I appreciate the attention to detail here. From presentation to flavor every dish felt carefully prepared and thoughtfully served

Came here for dinner on Valentine's Day. It was so insanely busy that took a good 10m of waiting after being seated for a server (who was not our main server) to approach me and take my drink order. I felt more bad for them than upset with them, Vday is crazy in the city. We were seated at the sushi bar in the back which had a great view of the chefs prepping orders. The food was, for the most part, insanely good. The Kinoko (mushrooms) that was recommended to us were definitely a highlight, we even ended up ordering a second one because our nigiri was nowhere to be seen yet. When it was finally our turn, we found that they gave us extra nigiri because our overall wait time was so long. Everything was fresh, sweet and buttery aside from the Fort Bragg uni (American uni), which tasted like straight ammonia. I was barely able to force down what I had already put in my mouth, but I was not able to bring myself to eat the second piece, and it was the only piece that went uneaten. Because this was one of the extra and free pieces that was given to us, and because they were so busy anyway, I ended up not flagging to the restaurant. For dessert we had the ichigo mousse which is one of the better things I've tasted. The mousse was delightfully strawberry forward, and the strawberry flavor tasted natural, not artificial or syrupy, while the toasted pistachios provided an amazing savory contrast. read more

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Went on a chill Friday for lunch with coworkers. The floor is a lot larger than I expected. Beautiful decor and artwork throughout the store. Menu is pretty extensive. Not only do they have specialty rolls and traditional sashimi but they also have ramen, udon, and chanko nabe. Wed split an app and three rolls. Was not too filling. Service was great! No issues there. read more

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The sake sashimi was exquisite and the hamachi/negihama was interstellar. The salmon avocado roll was pretty good except for the spicy mayo. The service was cordial and fairly fast. The entire restaurant seems friendly and nice. However, I was a little taken aback by the size of the food but it was quickly made up for by the taste. Overall, highly recommend as one of the best sushi restaurants in the area. Edit: A little pricey. read more

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I asked to have us seated next to the window, and we didn't have reservations, and place was maybe 25% at capacity. The hostess rudely said no. This was on Saturday night November 15 at around 6 pm. I asked if people reserve the window specifically and that is why it is not available? She said sometimes people do. As we sat there no one came to occupy the reserved table. Hostess play an important role in setting the initial ambiance, and experience. read more

Sushi was good, this time around the wagu was okay. Requested med rare came back medium. Desserts were great. Celebrated our 36th anniversary here read more

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So we were staying if SF and the concierge recommended this place for sushi. It's a nice looking restaurant the vibe is cool so I went ahead with it. The service was good as well. No complaints there the waiter was very helpful. But both sushi rolls he recommended were terrible, as well as the dim sum appetizer. It actually gave me an upset stomach. I would not go here again based on the quality of the sushi. read more

The environment was super vibey, but I think the food is overpriced. Don't get me wrong the food was yummy, but I definitely felt like I could get better quality for the price. The gyoza tasted similar to frozen gyoza I get from the grocery store and the tofu was good but nothing memorable. The sushi quality was surprisingly fresh and delicious! read more

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What a wonderful place! The service is soo good. My drink was too sweet so i didnt finish, and the waitress noticed and switched it out for a non-sweet drink. The ambiance is just right. Dim light, great for office dinner or date or friends hang. Good for groups too! The food is delicious. Everything was very good. read more

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Omg need to go back here asap! This place is definitely pricey but it's soo good. Everything we ordered was so unique and I've never tasted anything like it. I chose the shacho roll which has lobster, tuna and mango. We also got the niku maki..amazing. Could have had 3 orders of it since it only comes in 4 pieces. For dessert we ordered the strawberry mousse cake, it was amazing! It also had shaved ice and candied pistachios. I've never had anything like it. I will definitely be back here. Can't believe I hadn't heard about this place before. I'm also curious to try out their happy hour. read more

Ozumo - Niku maki and Shacho roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The restaurant was clean and had a great ambiance. I enjoyed the fresh sushi and deserts. Service was friendly and fast. The cost to portion size ratio is very poor which is why I could not consider giving more stars. read more

Had a pretty good dining experience with some friends visiting SF. We had chicken karaage to share and i had the rainbow roll. Everything tasted good. Service was okay as well and the atmosphere was nice. read more

Ozumo - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

After spending about 4 hours at this restaurant we kept waiting for it to get better and it never really delivered. Just ok. Overpriced. We arrived at around 5 for their happy hour and intended to stay through dinner for our reservations at 6. The staff is incredibly kind EXCEPT for the two ladies at the hostess stand. One lady wouldn't even look at us and the other acted like we were an inconvenience standing there to let her know we were here early but would do HH at the bar. The drinks are a good deal for the area for HH but they were weak. I did three Suntory highballs and didn't even have a buzz. Happy hour is only at the bar. We ordered hitokuchi, a tempura roll, two beef tsukune skewers, buta ba skewer, and the tempura mori. It's a little chaotic bc they couldn't tell who ordered what so we kept being presented with food we didn't order. Everything was ok. Nothing wowed. My least favorite was the veggie tempura and the hitokuchi. The raddish dipping sauce was watery and flavorless and the tempura was soggy. The hitokuchi also lacked taste. It's a salmon tartare but didn't have any of the bright citrus flavor. For dinner we were seated in the main dining room. Service was hit or miss but our server was really nice. There is a wait in between getting the menu and actually placing the order and then actually tracking down the waiter again when you wanted something. But we were actually shocked at how fast the sushi came out after we ordered it. Literally five mins later. The hot food took a little longer. We did a combo of sashimi, nigiri and rolls. For the price point I think the quality was lack luster. If you're charging $30 for two pieces of fish, it better be top notch but it was thin and just regular. For rolls we ordered the rainbow, the shacho, and the negitoro. The rolls were uneven, loosely rolled and on the small size even though ours were about 8 pieces. I can go on and on about how we even tried some kaarage but it was flavorless and soggy and then had two more beverages and it was still just ok. We kept ordering things to try hoping we would find something we loved and it was just ok. Nothing to write home about. If you're an experienced sushi eater I think you'll be disappointed by this place. Take the money and get an omakase instead. If you're new to sushi or looking for a trendy atmosphere this is a nice place. We saw a lot of corporate work dinners happening. read more

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My little sister and I ordered the following; (6/10) Kyushu Karaage - The outside of the karaage wasn't really crispy at all, but the chicken itself was very soft and tender, which I did like. The karaage sauce is definitely makes the chicken better. (9/10) Hirokuchi - Like many reviewers have said, this is must get! The crispy rice is a nice contrast to the salmon and avocado. (7/10) Negitoro - Pretty good roll, super pretty pink! However, the shiso was always the last taste in my mouth, so it's the most memorable thing about it. (8.5/10) Wagyu Tarutaru - My sister really enjoyed this dish. Definitely a fun little hands-on dish. Really enjoyed the crunch of the rice chips in comparison to the beef tartare like the hitokuchi. (9.5/10) Gindara - This was our favorite dish and was recommended by our server out of the sakana section of the menu. The fish was so so soft, almost like melting when it goes into your mouth and was very flavorful without it being too salty. The miso sauce goes well with the fish. My sister loved the pickled radishes as well! (6/10) Matcha and Hojicha Ice Cream - Honestly, alright but nothing too special. Very creamy and the cookies crumbles at the bottom add the texture to an otherwise average scoop of ice cream. The restaurant was a lot bigger on the inside than I originally thought. We sat on the very inside, but they do have a cute patio. The building faces the bay, but the windows are rather narrow. The place was pretty busy even on a Tuesday night, so it's definitely better to make a reservation to be safe. The restaurant was quite loud. Our server was lovely, unlike the couple next to us. We could definitely hear their intimate and explicit conversations... It might've different if we were in a booth or the two just have loud mouths. The food came out really quick and service was good. This is a more upscale restaurant, where they even have a business casual dress code. I would only come here to splurge for a nice occasion as it is quite pricey. We spent a little less than 185 for the two of us with the dishes above after tax, service fees, and tip. read more

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We always find a modern Izakaya Japanese restaurant to dine when we go on trips. This gorgeous restaurant is near ferry building (north beach pier 1), so we just walked from there for about 5 minutes. We like Izakaya restaurants because I don't eat most raw fish except roe and salmon. That's why small Japanese plates are more to my liking. The menu was extensive with good selections of gluten free. Rarely see Japanese restaurants care about gluten sensitivities so I was impressed. And they use tamari instead of soy sauce which was awesome too! We brought the reserved wine we bought at a wine shop earlier, corkage was a whopping $40! The lychee martini was so tasty and strong. For food we had miso soups, assorted sashimi & sushi, Australian wagyu steak, whole lobster and hamachi collar. The raw was very fresh, cooked items were flavorful in large portions. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. We really enjoyed our Japanese dinner at the sushi counter. A fantastic modern Japanese restaurant, we would visit again next time we are in town! read more

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We arrived for dinner on a Saturday night and were able to be seated immediately. For nigiri we ordered a few options, including yellowtail, unagi, chutoro, and salmon. We were celebrating a birthday, and the waitress was kind enough to bring out a complimentary dessert for the occasion. The service was honestly the highlight of our visit, along with whoever was in charge of the playlist they were playing. read more

Ozumo - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Beautiful food, beautiful decor and dining experience. Wonderful Happy Hour all day on Fridays

The wait times at Ozumo is usually never long as their location is pretty big. However after eating there a good 10 times over the last 1/2 year, we can finally say that their food quality is hit or miss. Their hand roll from the Matsu is always spot on, but some of their nigiri and sashimi have an odd taste on occasion. Their Ozumo roll on the last visit also fell flat. We will probably continue to come back but will be a bit more cautious with what we order. Their service is pretty good though, just be cautious for the upsell, which we didn't like. We understand why, we just rather not be put in an uncomfortable conversation. read more

Amazing! Hosted a private dinner for our company here in the Sake room. Everything was fantastic! Food was great and service exceptional. Special thanks to: Michelle Cheng (Director of Events) Danny Sprague (Director of Sake) Dominica DiMaggio (Executive Chef) Vanessa Webster (FOH Manager) Huge special thanks to Michelle who got the deal done with us over a weekend. We deeply, deeply appreciated this. We plan to do lots more events with you! read more

A bottle of " House Sake " $89....not worth it! Bartenders and hostesses were nice. The waiter was a total jerk. The bar's ambiance was great. The dining room was disappointing. The food was decent. A very overpriced experience, given the waiter's unacceptable demeanor. We were seated at 5:30 (our reservation time). We left shortly after 7:00. It was clear that the waiter wanted to turn the table. Stupidly, I tipped him 20%. Obviously, I will not be recommending this venue to anyone. read more

Food was okay, but service was pretty poor, especially for the price tag. Maybe they were short-staffed. Cool ambiance, but unfortunately, the service put a damper on our experience. read more

Great location and interior/exterior seating (right by the water so on a nice, sunny day, outdoor seating would be amazing!), pretty good food, and good service. Overall, a good dinner spot! I will say though that the appetizers stand out way more than their sushi rolls do, so if I come back, I'd opt for ordering more of the appetizers and nigiri than actual mains. Drinks (non-alcoholic): Lychee Passion Fruit, Yuzu, Soda - 4/5, good! Don't know if I would go out of my way to order it, but it was a nice drink to have. Didn't really taste the lychee though and it was a bit tart even for me, but decent! Lemon, Cucumber, Shiso, Blackberries, Soda - 3/5, not bad, but not amazing. Still drank it but just note that the cucumber flavor is definitely there, so order only if you like cucumber-flavored things. Appetizers: Hanabi: 5/5 - this hamachi sashimi dish is INCREDIBLE - a must get!! The flavors go so well together and it's so refreshing and balanced in flavor, 100% would order again. Hitokuchi: 5/5 - I love anything crispy rice so this was a must get for me! Super delicious and the way they season their rice is spot on. Would get again as well, such a good order! Japanese Uni and Sweet Tiger Shrimp: 5/5 for both! The shrimp was so sweet and so fresh (100% would order again) and I personally thought the uni was good too! I'm not an uni expert at all, so it was pretty good to me and I'd order again. My sister who loves uni thought it was good as well, but had better. Mains: Gindara: 5/5 - they're well known for their miso cod, and it definitely shows! Cod was super flaky, tender, and flavorful, and the portion size was really good too. Tokyo Gyu: 3/5 - was expecting more from the steak... thought it was overcooked for being medium-rare and the sauces didn't really stand out to me. Everything was a bit on the sweet side. Wouldn't order again :/ Sushi Rolls: Ozumo: 3/5 - ehh, I'd skip on this one. This is a pretty recommended roll but I thought not only was it not very unique/special, it was pretty sweet and there wasn't much of a balance in flavor. A heavy roll for sure and tastes kind of like a California Roll, but even heavier. My sister and I didn't even finish this one. Negitoro: 5/5 - so pretty and pink!! Love how cute the roll looks (literally looks like something out of Sanrio) and was super refreshing and light! Nothing that stands out in particular but was really good and I'd order this roll again! Dessert: Choco-Chan: 3/5 - I'm the biggest chocolate lover and Roka's chocolate lava cake is one of my all time favorite cakes, but this one was waaaayy too chocolate-y, dense, heavy, and sweet. It was just too much chocolate, even for me which is saying something, and one bite and I was done. Hojicha Cake: 5/5 - really good! I would definitely order this cake again and out of the two, would pick this one next time. The fresh raspberries and raspberry cream inside the roll cake balanced out the sweet cake and the hojicha ice cream, omg yum! You can't really taste hojicha in the cake (tasted like a normal vanilla sponge roll cake), but with the ice cream, so yums! read more

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"Once you've met someone you never really forgot them" - Spirited Away Japanese Happy Hour, yes, please! When my dearest friends agreed to meet me here... I knew the planets aligned just right! You see, Lalisa, Jinsoo are in a kinda popular Kpop band so finding time was everything. We targeted Happy Hour (4pm - 6pm) to get the best bang for our buck, cause even multi-millionaires in a Kpop band like to eat frugal! Entering around 4:30pm, we're politely greeted, when the hostess arrived. We advise her that we're here for the HH and offered to sit in or out. It was a chilly late afternoon so sitting inside in the lounge was perfect! Menus in hand we immediately order the Giddy Geisha Lychee Martini to start - solid drink with Passionfruit as its base. Mmm. After the first round of drinks arrive we decide to order food off the HH menu: Kyushu Karaage, Ebi Tiger Shrimp Tempura, Abara - Miromi Miso glazed Kurubuto Pork Ribs. We later added: Ahi Tartare with Taro chips, Hitokuchi - Crispy Rice w/ Salmon, Ozumo Gyoza, and more Kyushu Karaage. A second round of Giddy Geisha Lychee Martini was mandatory! All delicious! However, the consensus was that the Kyushu Karaage stood out the most, hence why we ordered more of it! Just a solid Happy Hour menu! We had such an amazing time during Happy Hour at Ozumo! Oh, and I almost forgot we ended the night with Hakata Strawberry Cheesecake! Just know that the sparkling clean bathrooms are in the back of the restaurant, just past the second bar. Last call for Happy Hour is 5:45pm. And final pro tip is to enter before 5:00pm if interested in HH. Ozumo is a very popular spot to be and by 5:00pm it's pretty much packed! Parking is street, ride shares , Bart or busses, or walkable from the Embarcadero! So worth! In the end, I highly recommend Ozumo for Happy Hour! The main menus are of course more intensive with Sushi, Sashimi, Noodles as offerings as well. This might be my new hot spot for Happy Hour and when you include Japanese foods to the mix... I'm in heaven! read more

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I visited for HH with a fellow Elite Yelper yesterday. The restaurant has improved its outdoor parklet to look more permanent & stylish with heaters above the seating area. The bar/lounge has comfortable seats & sultry lighting & is fun for people watching (my favorite sport). The main dining area & sushi bar are towards the back of the restaurant. Happy hour is available from 4-6PM in the outdoor seating are and bar/lounge area only. The space is quite large but come before 5PM as the space fills up quickly. We chose to sit indoors as it was very cold yesterday. The HH menu has been updated since my last visit & they no longer offer sashimi as part of their happy hour menu. We both had the giddy geisha cocktails to start which is a lychee martini with a touch of passion fruit. For food, we had: abara (miso glazed kurobota baby back pork ribs), ebi tempura, tuna tartare, chicken kara'age, gyoza and hitokuchi. All dishes were pretty good but we liked the chicken kara'age so much we ordered it again. For dessert, we shared the Hakata cheesecake that was described as a Japanese soufflé cheesecake but I found that it had the standard cheesecake density. It was still good though. Our server was super nice & helpful with making menu choices. We left with a full tummy & light buzz after 2 rounds of cocktails. Thank you Ozumo for a fun happy hour! read more

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I had one of the best sushi experiences of my life at Ozumo! I sat at the bar and the staff were incredibly warm and welcoming. The staff even assisted me with ordering from the expansive menu! Per their recommendations, I went on a "fish belly journey" that consisted of all the fish bellies on the menu (plus my personal favorite, shiro maguro). The rice in each piece was the perfect texture and seasoned beautifully. But the fish was consistently the star of the show - each bite simply melted in my mouth! My favorites were the buritoro (yellowtail belly) and the chutoro (medium bluefin tuna belly). To drink, I had The Vakura, which was an old fashioned that was as smooth as silk! The space is sleek and the hip music makes for a cool ambiance. But the service was remarkable - the staff needs a raise! What a divine experience with indescribably delicious food. I will be coming back to Ozumo during my next trip to SF! read more

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Phenomenal service, ambiance, and food! Definitely make a reservation because the restaurant is usually packed during lunch and dinner times. You cold potentially do walk-ins because they have so many tables, but it's nice when they're expecting you. The service tends to be better. * WAGYU TARUTARU (wagyu tartare with negi, smoked trout caviar & ao nori rice chips): If you don't get anything else, definitely get this one. It tastes as good as it sounds. * MISO SOUP (shinshu koji miso soup with tofu & wakame): Thank goodness it's not overly salty. * GYOZA (tiger shrimp & pork dumplings): Filled with so much flavor and crispiness. * KYUSHU KARAAGE (japanese style fried chicken with spicy yuzu aioli & lemon): Unbelievably moist fried chicken. Literally oozing with unique flavors. * DOHYO (spicy tuna tartare with avocado, ponzu & taro chips): Really good if you scoop the tartare with the taro chips! * NIGIRI: If you're coming with 3 people, you can request 3 nigiri per order instead of the standard 2 on the menu. They'll serve the food to you with impeccable plating. We ordered the following: -HAMACHI (yellowtail) -SAKE (scottish salmon) -HOKKAIDO UNI (japanese uni) *THE BEST ONE! -TORO (bluefin tuna belly) -BENITORO (salmon belly) -UNAGI (freshwater eel) * YOKOZUNA (curated omakase selection of premium sashimi & nigiri, 15 pieces of each style): Pricey, but so good. * MATSU (curated omakase selection of premium sashimi & nigiri, 8 pieces of each style): Another great option if you're into omakase. Separately, if you're interested in their private dining experiences, they have really beautiful rooms! read more

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This is the perfect date night spot! It's very swanky and romantic, however could also be great for birthdays and nights out. The staff is very kind and helpful with suggestions. The food was fresh and tasty; my favorites being the uni squid nigiri and the eggplant, but the salmon was vastly overcooked; the persimmon salad was also refreshing. I will gladly be back! read more

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We made a reservation a few hours before and we were able to be seated at 6:30pm. We sat in the back dining room. The service was great and so was the food. The spicy tuna rolls was VERY spicy but good. The salmon crispy rice (HITOKUCHI) was UNREAL so good. The yellowtail roll was good too. The shishito mushrooms were great too! Highly recommend this for dinner read more

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We stopped by this place for happy hour when we realized that almost every other spot nearby was closed for a private holiday party. I wasn't expecting much from this high-end sushi chain, but our experience and quality (even just for happy hour) really taught us it was worth the hype! We got seated immediately and they allowed us the space to let our friends join at a large booth. A lot of options for happy hour: cocktails, beer, wine, small hot plates and sushi rolls. And they were all labeled for dietary restriction so I was able to easily find out which things were gluten free! The server even helped us make some good selections: I tried all the hh cocktails, miso soup, roasted mushrooms, spicy tuna, and shishitos and was pleasantly surprise by the taste and quality. The quality of the fish seemed great, so I definitely want to come back for an omakase dinner! read more

My Japanese relatives were visiting us in the bay area for four days, so we had a party of ten -- without a reservation -- and they still seated us without hesitation. We ordered several different small dishes, and we were ooooo-ing and aaahhh-ing the entire time. The food was beautifully plated but it tasted even more delicious that we could have imagined. Sashimi and nigiri were fresh and clean, the grilled skewers (kushiyaki) were juicy and tasty, and the tempura was crispy and delicious. read more

Upon arrival it didn't feel welcoming. We had a reservation and offered us an option of seating and then told us we couldn't sit there. The restaurant was definitely not full either. Service was slow, restaurant was lovely inside and liked the decor, luckily food was good. We got some appetizers (edamame, mushrooms, and green beans), sushi rolls, and sashimi. Flavor and balance was good for everything and fish was fresh. I wouldn't go back and felt a bit overpriced but was happy to try a restaurant I hadn't been to before. read more

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My fav was the mouse 10/10 I also loved the nutty flavor of the espresso martini! Would go again! read more

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