Japanese omakase is one of my favorite foods and Robin is pretty high up there as one of the best omakase experiences in the San Francisco Bay Area. I haven't had a chance to sit at the counter yet, so this review is for tableside dining. PROS: *Fish quality is a 10/10, comparable to Japan level freshness. *I'm not a huge fan of uni, mainly because I hate the taste of the ocean, but their uni is umami packed with 0 ocean taste *Ease of booking! I booked through Resy and was able to snag a reservation the night of for a party of 3 on a Friday night *Value is also a 10/10, wasn't too pricy, and the quality was worth the price. You can also give them a budget and they'll custom curate your experience *Each dish (like the actual dishes the food comes out on) is different and unique! What a great artistic touch!! *Great service! Hostess was friendly, checked us in, and let us know they were clearing the table for us. Our waiter was attentive and checked on us at perfect intervals CONS: *The bathroom line. I think it's a single stall and my husband had to wait a really long time and every time he went up to check (the bathroom was on the other side of the restaurant) it was occupied and he didn't want to stand in the way of everyone Not a con, but note the ambience is very very loud, not typical of omakase spots. But the music? Love it!! read more

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Robin Robin Robin, you are the main character, who the hell is Batman? This dining experience was literally OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! Ok first of all, when you think of Omakase, you think quiet restaurant and sitting at the counter while you're being served all things prepared from the amazing chef. This place does it a little different. The vibe is crazy inside, the music is jumping and everyone is just lively and energetic. This is more my speed no question. Now on to the food, I usually enjoy choosing my own dishes but who doesn't like just sitting back and being pampered every now and then? Every single dish was FANTASTIC!!! It's difficult to choose my favorite as every piece was amazing, but I might have to go with the Albacore (I'm biased, I love me some albacore). Close second would have to be the shaved Foie Gras. Did the sake tasting as well and it was something special, got me feeling nice and faded by the end of the meal. Forgot to get our waitresses name but she was fantastic and was so funny. Absolutely would come back to Robin NO QUESTION ABOUT IT!!! read more

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I came with 3 friends and we all chose the $150 experience. We got 11 pieces of nigiri and 9 non-nigiri dishes. The flavors were very experimental and we really enjoyed the nigiri. The non-nigiri dishes were more hit-or-miss, we really liked some and didn't like others. Overall, we enjoyed the food but wished there were more nigiri pieces. read more

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Where do Meghan Thee Stallion and adventurous omakase meet? At Robin in Hayes Valley! This fun, vibey omakase is nestled on Gough st between smugglers cove and Hayes St & is a fun experience! I came to Robin for my birthday and had a pretty pleasant time. The food was good, the waiters were attentive, and I liked the sushi bar experience. Like others commented it's kind of confusing how they describe their sliding scale omakase, and how to differentiate the price tiers. Our sushi chef explained the tiers for us, but it was a bit hard to understand him due to the language barrier. What we got from the explanation was that the $109 tier starts with 8 nigiri, 3 sashimi plates, a noodle dish, and a dessert, and that the higher pricing will mean we get higher quality of fish. He was pushing the $160-209 experience, so we and the couple next to us opted for the $160 pricing. The couple to our left opted for the $150 pricing. Despite there being a $10 difference between the couple on the left and us, I wasn't able to discern a difference between the 19 courses we each got. The chef seemed to prepare the same exact courses and serve them to us 3 couples at the exact same time, so I'm not sure if the pricing difference was in the weight/size of the fish, because all the courses were the same. This isn't to complain, but I would definitely go with $150 instead of the suggested $160 because it was 19 courses either way. For $160 we got (19 plates) - 13 nigiri (including their nori chip) - 3 sashimi plates - 1 noodle dish - 1 soup - 1 dessert Some of the standouts to me were: - halibut aguachile (beautiful fish and amazing dish with balanced punchy flavor) - hokkaido uni with bacon butter (sooo indulgent) - albacore with fried shallots and green papaya (so delectable and great flavor pairing) - a5 Wagyu with foie gras (first time having foie gras and I actually cleaned the plate) Some misses for me: - "American" potato chip with caviar (I felt like this was a bit lazy and not really sushi...they put the tiniest bit of caviar on a potato chip on top of rice, which just seemed unnecessary...just serve it without the rice or give another fish nigiri) - the nori chip had too much onion that overpowered the delicate a5 Wagyu and uni Overall, I'm glad I tried the famous Robin! If you're a sushi purist, this place isn't for you, but if you're looking for a fun time and have an adventurous palate, make a reservation (and opt for $150 vs $160)! read more

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This was our first ever omakase experience and it did not disappoint! I love that you can pick your price and even add more on later on if you want to. The nigiri's were all incredible, everything was fresh and each plate was given to us with the perfect amount of time in between. The thing that stood out the most were the staff, especially our server. They forgot to give us the pumpkin soup and ended up charging us a lot less than we expected over one dish! All the different plates are so nice and they play good music. read more

Robin - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I'll be honest, the first time I came here, I wasn't sold. Maybe the portions felt too small, maybe it was a little too experimental for my tastes, but I left feeling like I just didn't get it. But after giving it another shot, I can officially say--I GET IT NOW. Food: 4.5/5 Around 12 courses, each one delivering something completely different. This is not your typical omakase--expect flavors that push boundaries. Yuzu, plum, smoke, traditional wasabi, soy--each bite was a new experience. Some dishes were delicate and refined, others packed a punch. My mouth went on a JOURNEY. Ambiance: Robin nails the vibe. It's dark, but not too dim. The wood accents give it a sleek yet warm feel--perfect for a date night or special occasion. Robin completely redeemed itself for me, and I'd definitely recommend giving it a shot if you're into high-end, innovative sushi. Come with an open mind and an empty stomach. read more

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Dining at Robin was an unforgettable, modern take on the omakase experience that perfectly balances artistic flair with top-tier Japanese technique. The atmosphere is sleek and high-energy, featuring a "contemporary-cool" vibe with metallic walls, local pottery and a curated hip-hop soundtrack that makes the space feel sophisticated yet unpretentious. The service was impeccable; the staff's personalized approach--where they tailor the menu to your specific price point and preferences, made the entire evening feel bespoke. Standout dishes like the A5 Wagyu tartare topped with uni and the inventive potato chip nigiri with caviar were absolute highlights, alongside the decadent sesame noodles with black truffles and the refreshing steelhead trout with peach. From the creative flavor combinations to the vibrant open-kitchen energy, Robin is easily one of the most exciting and delicious sushi destinations in San Francisco. read more

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The ingredients at Robin were pretty high quality while not excessively expensive. Servers were attentive and helpful in explaining each course. Favorite bite of the night was the Chu-toro. Not sure how often the menu changes, but look forward to a return visit! read more

Set up a reservation about a week ahead of time for 6:30 pm and it wasn't stated anywhere on the reservation but they placed us with an outside seating. Starting off already, it would have been a better experience if it wasn't windy that day and if they gave us nicer heaters for our meal. Besides that, the staff explained how their set menu works within a price range and we all chose the 109 per person set. The set came with 14 courses and it varied a lot starting with some really nice and high quality fish and ending on a bit more random dishes that we didn't expect. It would have been nice to receive a menu as well. The first ten dishes were a variety of fish dishes with complimentary sauces. The ones that stood out the most to us were the trout with peach, salmon that had a nice char and smokiness and a tartare that was reminiscent of a fresh papaya salad. The remaining dishes were sesame noodles, a potato chip with caviar, miso squash soup and wagyu. It was a little disappointing to end our meal with random dishes and the service got so slow in the end that we waited almost 15-20 minutes between each of the last dishes. Overall, it was fun to try a more modern and unique take on omakase but a couple of other factors that affected our overall experience. read more

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Been here 3x, definitely need to venture out and will! This is telling right? We do enjoy the experience. Service was excellent, everything plated is explained to you. Many of the items do pop in your mouth and the flavors are amazing Ambiance is small, intimate has a weird, cool vibe for sure. read more

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Came here for my anniversary that happened to fall on the day the bomb cyclone hit the Bay Area so I wasn't able to make it to my early reservation. They were very accommodating and helped us reserve a later time that day without any extra fee! Ambiance: It is dim lit, giving fancy bar vibes with hip hop music playing. There were songs that definitely did not match the vibe of the restaurant though. For attire, people around us were dressed very business casual, which is as expected. I really enjoyed the ambiance of this restaurant and how interactive the servers & chefs are! Service: The moment we stepped in, we were greeted and helped with a tasting of some sake as we waited for our table to be ready. They were all very kind and knew the menu and ingredients within. I'm impressed with the service here. Now for the foood: We ordered the 12 dish omakase which is about $130 per person. Every dish was very fresh, unique, and some were tastes that I've never tried before. Most were delicious, amazing, up to par. My favorite flavors were the ponzu nigiri, persimmon nigiri, pistachio sashimi, and the coconut mango vegan ice cream! My least favorite dish was the noodles, because it felt very boring and a little dry. Drink: We got junmai daigingo and it was perfect. Not too sweet. I definitely recommend this restaurant and as my first omakase experience I was not let down! read more

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Robin was my first introduction to omakase, and I'm so glad it started me off right. I'm not into sushi, but I'd recommend Robin to anyone. The DJ really set the vibe with throwback R&B and rap, adding to the cool atmosphere. Unfortunately, I don't remember exactly what we had for each course, but I do recall how fresh the ingredients were and how well the distinct flavors melded together with each bite. Our waiter checked on us a good amount without overdoing it. Order a bottle of sake and you've got yourself a fabulous night at Robin, guaranteed! read more

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Restaurant has a casual vibe with hiphop music playing low. Cost ranges from 119-219, 119 being a standard set of about 10 courses Each additional course is about $10. The service is 10/10 with everything coming out at a nice pace and the staff were all great. Each dish was really well balanced. The favorite bites were the uni dishes and the salmon nigiri. Make sure to save room for dessert! read more

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Robin presents itself as a contemporary omakase. The place in Hayes Valley has a trendy vibe with modern background music. If you're expecting a traditional Japanese omakase, you might be surprised. It's a Japanese-Californian fusion cuisine. Some fish are from Japan, but many are from Canada, New Zealand, or California. I chose the $160 menu. 20 dishes were served. The person next to me chose the $109 menu, and for $50 more, I got the same menu with 3 additional nigiri. Menu (end-April 2024): 1. hirame (halibut) crudo with pineapple // 2. shima-aji // 3. nijimasu (steelhead trout) with apricot // 4. ume madai // 5. canadian gindara // 6. nori chip wagyu and Santa Barbara uni // 7. sawara (spanish mackerel) // 8. New Zealand king salmon // 9. akami bluefin tuna with a5 wagyu beef sauce // 10. potato chip with caviar // 11. canadian albacore salad with papaya // 12. black sea bream // 13. kinmedai // 14. toro // 15. kanpachi // 16. honzuke (bluefin tuna) // 17. noodle with sesame, shaved truffle and japanese chimichurri // 18. kabocha soup, pumpkin seeds // 19. a5 wagyu with foie gras // 20. coconut ice cream with caramel banana puree and chocolate chips Halibut crudo in a Japanese restaurant is a bit unexpected. The same goes for the Canadian albacore salad. I actually don't see the point of serving albacore in a high-end omakase. In the nigiri, several toppings overpower the taste of the sushi, like the kumquat and apricot toppings. They should use much smaller amounts of topping. The nori with uni was disappointing; the wagyu flavor was completely missing. I also don't see the point of the potato nigiri with caviar. There was a nice selection of nigiri, and many were very good, like the shima-aji, gindara, kinmedai and the wagyu with foie gras nigiri. The Spanish mackerel dish was also very good. The kabocha soup didn't fit with the rest of the meal and the portion was too large. The chef himself said it was to make sure customers are filled by the end of the meal. The final dessert was good, but it was a bit disappointing to have a typically Californian dessert at the end of the meal. The service was very good and it was nice to talk with the sushi chef. read more

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Made a reservation here for a birthday dinner and had a good experience. Almost walked past the restaurant because there isn't visible signage outside - a little bit of a hidden spot. They open right at 5pm and no one is let into the restaurant prior to that. The food is where Robin shines. We decided on the top $209 tier to get to try everything, and each course that came out was so delicious and fresh. The top price got us 24 courses, which is great for the variety and made me very full by the end. I personally love "modern" sushi, so I loved the toppings, the torching, and the delicious sauces some of the dishes came with. Some of my favorite dishes of the night include: - Tuna with wagyu fat on top: I could drink the wagyu fat. Wow. Amazing flavor. - Torched salmon with truffle butter: So tender and fatty and very much melt in your mouth. Delicious! - Albacore with Thai papaya salad: Reminded me of Thai curry because of the nutty sauce on top. - Dessert soft serve: So so creamy, I think made with coconut milk? Might be some of the best soft serve I've ever had, and came with this delicious banana sauce at the bottom. It was cute because it came with a candle for my partner's birthday. Everything about the restaurant is modern and hip - the food, the plates, the interior, the music. Pretty cool designs all around. It's a bit of a louder experience, quite chatty and with light rap music in the background. I do wish the music had been slightly quieter so I could hear the chef better as he introduced the dishes. I didn't hear clearly what I was eating for some of the courses, so a menu of some sorts would've been a great addition. Would recommend for a fancy date night or special occasion dinner. read more

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Came here 5 years ago and I think it was amazing both times! Truly my favorite omakase place in the city. The vibes, service, and sushi is unmatchable We celebrated our 4 year anni and had the honor of having chef Peter. We chose the $150 omakase set and had a 20 course meal. The uni, noodles, and wagyu with foi gras was my favorite! read more

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I booked the 5:30pm reservation at the sushi bar 2 days before. We did the top menu ($209) without any add ons at the end (we were pretty full after 20 pieces of nirigi & a few small dishes). I would say this is very worth it. We got lots of different fish, all of which were tasty. The service was exceptional & we made great conversation with our sushi chef Tai. We requested on the Resy booking if we could get a menu (since we like to follow along & keep these as a souvenir. Although it is a menu-less restaurant with the "decide how much you want to pay when you get there" type of menu, they hand wrote a menu for us to take home! Ambiance is like a normal fine dining type restaurant - low lighting & got darker as the night went on. But never too dark & lights were placed well that my plate of food was always well lit! read more

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I really like the ambiance. The one thing I would have changed about my experience was choosing to sit at the bar versus sitting at a table. The servers and food runners are friendly. I just can't really hear them when talking/ explaining what the dish was. As for the food I liked most of the food. There were some that I didn't really care for, or wasn't totally amazing. One of which was squash soup. One dish I thought was amazing was the dessert, that was my fave. Not too sweet and filled with texture. It was a coconut ice cream with peanut brittle, chocolate and I think peanut butter. Good experience on my part. read more

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I chose the $109 option for my visit and was decently full by the end. The course starts out strong by mixing the traditional fishes with interesting flavors. It starts to taper off with the regular nigiri pieces then the end is pretty basic carbs to fill up. The sake was great, had strong flavor without all the alcohol taste, and was good for cleansing my palate. Decent sushi shop, would come back read more

Robin - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Omakase! Very good. The fish was very fresh and our waitress did such a great job helping us choose the right amount of food. They also play great music. read more

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This was my first omakase experience! Was not disappointed! Our server was attentive and explained everything well and ambience was also nice:) I was slightly hesitant on doing California fusion omakase but everything was so well done! read more

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Trendy omakase restaurant with creative dishes! Robin would be the perfect upscale lunch spot if they were open at that time. The ambiance is chill, hip hop, and modern. As opposed to your traditional kaiseki restaurant which is quiet and more intimate. Some elements I wished the restaurant would incorporate are: - having the fish placement cohesive: for right handed patrons, the order of the tasting would be from right to left and the plate should be mirrored for the person opposite of me who is also right handed. - a menu given at the beginning of the meal for guests to take a look at I can see how it may be a bit more difficult to do given that you select your own price point. However, I would argue in that case, it should be even more important for guests to know what they are paying for. I am someone who enjoys transparency and organization. When you go to a nice restaurant, you do expect a certain type of conduct. I am not this particular when I go to in n out or a regular sushi restaurant, but these are basics of upscale dining that would make guests feel more comfortable and satisfied. Now on to the food: The nigiri was great. Ingredients were fresh and had unique flavors. I loved that I was actually full at the end (mid $150 set), unlike some places that leave you hungry after a full set . The dishes that I didn't enjoy as much were the halibut sashimi + pineapple, truffle noodles, and corn soup. I'm grateful that the noodles and soup filled me up at the end, but maybe I just wanted more oomph. The A5 Wagyu and Foie Gras Snow was amazing though. I recommend Robin for a casual omakase experience. Perfect for taking a friend or relative out. They would be impressed. If you want a romantic date, this is not the place. Make sure to read the reviews and manage your expectations. Robin is a gem. read more

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I had heard a lot of really great things about Robin, so my expectations coming in were quite high. We came with 4 people, and said we wanted to spend $150 per person. They brought out two dishes at a time, with small portions. The quality of the food was quite good, with a handful of things that were very good. But overall I was a bit disappointed in the quality of the food with respect to the incredibly high pricepoint. I'd say 10% of the dishes we had were really truly amazing, but for $150 per person (plus tip and drinks), I'd say overall this place wasn't quite worth it for me, and that you get more bang for your buck with other omakase options in the area. read more

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Took my boyfriend here for his birthday and we had a great time. We went with the $150 option which was 14 or 15 dishes including dessert. All the fish was super fresh and the wagyu options were delicious. The first dish with Hazar and corn was sooo good. Great sake options. The service was great; the staff is friendly and accommodating. Loved the music and decor too. read more

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Had an omakase dinner for two, roughly $150 each. It was my partner's first time trying omakase and it was an amazing experience for us both - all thanks to our amazing host and server, Justin P. My partner is a simple man, he doesn't dine out much and is not a typical Type A planner. With Robin, all we had to do was give a price range and the rest was taken care of. This, and the fact that the food was just incredible, made it a 10/10 experience for my partner especially. I've never seen him enjoy food so much until this day! Justin was an amazing host, he checked in on us a few times to see how we liked the food, and also offered us a complimentary dish & wine since we were celebrating an anniversary. He was kind and attentive, we appreciated having him host us. The ambiance was quaint and nice! I have a very niche liking to silverware and plating, and if you take a look at the photos I've attached - you can take a peek at how unique they all were. I loved it all, and I would definitely come back again. Thank you for having us, Robin! read more

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I had an absolutely incredible first experience at this restaurant--creative, surprising, and worth every penny. So naturally, I was excited to return and brought three friends along, super excited to share what I had raved about. Unfortunately, what we got this time was a completely different and underwhelming experience. Nearly 80% of the meal was nigiri--good quality, sure, with some tasty sauces--but it was just a lot of rice. The inventive and unexpected dishes that had made my first visit so special were just gone. Instead, we were served course after course of fish and rice, making the meal feel repetitive, uninspired, and frankly, a little lazy. At $250 per person, I expect to be wowed every time. I understand that menus change, especially seasonally, but the lack of variety and creativity this time around made the experience feel homogenized and monotonous. There was simply no excuse for this many nigiri courses in a modern omakase--especially when so many other high-end sushi spots offer a more dynamic and engaging meal at nearly half the price. I didn't come here for Nigiri. To make matters worse, I highly recommended this place to my friends, and I was left embarrassed by how disappointing it turned out to be versus the exorbitant cost of the experience. What should have been a special night was just an average dinner that didn't live up to its reputation. Sadly, I don't think I'll be back--at least not with friends. read more

This is hands down my favorite restaurant. We went a couple of days ago and once again had an amazing experience. It's all omakase. They bring you between $120 - $220 worth of sushi. You chose the price point. Every bite of sushi is exceptional, like the best thing you ever tasted. The soup is also phenomenal. They were very accommodating to my gluten allergy. Service was excellent. I highly recommend. read more

Robin - Seared wagyu with shaved foie gras. So good. - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very fun plates, a solid meal with some creative recipes. Ingredients are fresh and delightfully combined. It felt like a nice living room with comfy chairs. You are not too close to other tables and it's pretty quiet even though it's a small space. read more

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Contemporary take on omakase. I genuinely enjoyed this restaurant for what it was. Unique concept. They played hip-hop/rap/r&b so I was all for it. I loved the simple yet hip interior design, and the textural ceramics. They do it by a sliding scale where you can pick your price from ~$100-200 and they'll create a menu. Honestly even on the lower end of the scale, it's enough food (not all are pictured). Dishes did come out pretty fast one after another though, which was more rushed than we'd like. Not sure how hard reservations are to get but I'm just grateful that my boyfriend surprised me to an anniversary dinner here. Great for a date night of enjoying some good food without having to feel extremely formal. If you're looking for more traditional omakase experience and flavors, then this isn't the place for you. If you're looking for a different experience, open to a good kind of fusion, and feeling for a more relaxed ambiance - then I highly recommend checking this place out at least once. read more

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I came here to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday and the reservation process and service were great. I texted the restaurant beforehand asking if the price could not be mentioned as I was treating him and they were very accommodating. They wished him a happy birthday when we arrived and even brought out our dessert with a candle at the end which was very sweet. As for the food, we thought all of the dishes were good (no misses) with some standouts being the black cod nigiri and the uni wagyu. I will say that the pieces were quite small. The nigiri is not your typical omakase size but more like a mini version. I left feeling full but I also don't have a big appetite; I think if you did, or if you were particularly hungry that day, you would not be full. I also do wish there was some sort of paper menu listing each dish because I tended to forget what the waiter said about each plate, and it was especially hard to keep track when they brought out multiple pieces at once. The plating was absolutely beautiful and the ambiance was nice and modern. I didn't think the music was too loud as other reviewer's have mentioned. read more

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The omakase had some shining moments but personally was not worth the money for me. We ordered a $109 and a $140 omakase. The base level fish and dishes were mediocre for me (halibut sashimi, crispy potato chip, cold sesame noodle, nigiri). My favorites were the uni and fatty toro from the higher level menu. The fusion dishes were not my favorite, personally. I did enjoy the soft serve at the end with cherry sauce and pistachios but it didn't seem worth the high price. read more

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Made a reservation here to celebrate a belated birthday dinner! Opted in for the $150ish option since that seemed to be the most popular range according to our server Jennifer. Robin's experience was different from all the other Omakase restaurants I've been to. I felt a little over dressed with just a collar and slacks coming from work but the ambiance, interior decoration and the 90's music playlist set the mood to be very casual. Presentation was beautifully executed, the nigiri's had a fusion twist that left a complex palate, not your traditional flavors. Would love to try the $200 set another time just to experience the premium quality. Service was exceptional, Jennifer was the person taking care of our table that night and she was patient, friendly and knowledgeable. The plates came out at a reasonable time frame so did not feel rushed or waited too long. Overall a wonderful experience, would recommend trying if your taste buds are feeling adventurous! read more

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Atmosphere: honestly like any other casual omakase place, pretty laid back w/ nice decor You can choose to pay any price between $99-199. We chose $127 since we were feeling ~unique~ think we were served around 22 pieces. Our chef was Tim and he was super nice! Great convo and he gifted us an otoro dish near the end which was sweet. High sushi quality - we tried three types of uni and I just wasn't a huge fan of the hokkaido (was not the most fresh, had a slight after taste..) the other two were AMAZING however. Great flavors, overall, great quality of ingredients. For the amount we paid, I'd say we got a huge win out of sushi :) read more

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Great experience with Robin SF. They adjust the menu for us because we eat Kosher and everything was great! Best service in town. read more

Robin - Wagyu tartar - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Would recommend! Robin is traditional Omakase + modern designs, so definitely a different feel comparing to the other Omakase places I've been to in the city. They let you select $99-199 without knowing what exactly is on the menu. My friend and I both ordered $99 just to try it out. Considering Omakase prices in SF we originally thought we won't be full from the $99 menu but we were wrong! We got many pieces of sushi, and there's also a noodle dish towards the end that is very filling. read more

Robin - $99 menu - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

3.5* Experienced a non-traditional omakase meal that had unique flavor twists. For example, one of the dishes had Thai influences. There was a lot of sushi chefs behind the sushi bar but it was table seating only when I went. Like another reviewer mentioned, I did get the vibe that the sushi chefs were mass preparing each course for the restaurant. The items that stood out to me were the truffle ramen and the banana ice cream dessert. Enjoyed the piece with the chip and caviar but the chip overpowered the caviar. Can't go wrong with the uni spoon. Wasn't able to enjoy the shaved ankimo much because of the thin layer shaved onto the fish and plate that quickly melted. Omakase ranged from $100-$200. We opted for the $160. The ambiance was great. Parking was a little difficult in the Hayes Valley area. Personally prefer more traditional type omakase but glad I got a chance to try. read more

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Robin is definitely on my list of favorite omakase in SF. It's a fresh take and I love the more urban cool vibe of the restaurant. I won't go in depth about the menu because it changes over time. However, I will say that I went with the omakase and selected the more premium option -- and I have no regrets. Details to look for at Robin: - The music which totally sets a hip vibe. - I liked the way they worked in different ingredients like apples, but I can imagine that it's not for everyone. - Cute Robin themed glassware and plates - A female sushi chef. Yay! I'd come back to the Robin in a heartbeat! read more

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I'm highly critical of omakase places, especially with the growing trend for extravagant ingredients on everything (but with the import possibilities in this country, usually it's just lots of wagyu lots of caviar and lots of truffle - I do not approve of these 3 all in the same bite yet some LA omakase places constantly offer those). But ok. Robin was one of the best I've had this year. It's not traditional, but it's also not so outlandish with the fusion that you don't know if it qualifies as a piece of nigiri. The sliding scale omakase was novel to me, but it worked quite well as we started at the middle but winded up adding all the way to the top - it wasn't necessary since we were 90% full, but we were having a great time and wanted to see what else the chef had to offer. The pace was great, and each dish was surprising: well presented even though we were at the chef's counter, well thought out in terms of the ingredients pairing, 3-4 delicious non-sushi dishes, and each piece of the nigiri came *glistening*. However, we couldn't really hear the chef when presenting the dish so had to raise our voice to confirm a few times. Every bite was delicious, we fully enjoyed our experience, and we left actually feeling full. The only thing I would point out is that they did not have anything uncommon at this price point - there was a whole lot of nigiri with wonderful ingredients but seafood-wise there was nothing hard to find or was "ode to the season" on this omakase menu. The standard fish pieces relied heavily on the "fusion" that's either a fruit or a sauce/purée to kick it up a notch. Someone else mentioned this in their one-star review, which is true even though I don't think it called for such low rating, considering that they succeeded in the flavor and experience. I look forward to returning very soon. read more

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It was an interesting, unique omacaze experience as they experiment with different kinds of foods. Sushi chef was friendly and talkative, food was pretty good. I did not understand the caviar on the chip dish as there was a tiny amount of caviar on the crip and rice. Chip had strong flavor and you couldn't even taste the caviar. Other dishes were tasty. read more

Love the ambiance of robin . Filtered sake was amazing . Staff gave us an amuse bouche with tuna tartare as we waited . We selected the $109 option hoping to see if we can add on to the menu. Unfortunately, it was just alright . The presentation was definitely on par. But taste wise , the richnesss and creativity in some dishes weren't there . My memorable dishes were the uni/wagyu, red sea bream with cured egg yolk and apricot jam, Japanese chimichuri and a5 wagyu with foie gras snow . Foie gras snow was definitely creative . Just coming back from Japan and Taiwan , my tastebuds was most likely over spoiled by their rich palette. Service was definitely top notch . I would give this 6.5/10 for food . read more

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