As my friend said fair price for some good quality sushi. Ambiance was cozy, intimate, and almost felt like an underground pub-- nice dimly lit atmosphere. Nice spot in SF! read more

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This place isn't your typical Japanese restaurant. It feels more like a dive bar that serves Japanese style dishes. Expect to pay more and get less portions. The sushi rolls are much smaller than what you typically get from other Japanese restaurants. The cocktails taste pretty good though. We also loved the grilled Saba - very tasty and tender. But don't think we will come back for the food.. there are many good food options in the area. I might come back for a cocktail with a friend if I'm in the area. read more

the place has a cozy, lively, hole in the wall type of vibe. I expected the sushi to be mediocre, but it was actually solid sushi. Cocktails were just okay, but still a good experience. read more

Ryoko Sushi is a tasteful sushi joint that I hope gets the recognition it deserves from its city. The curated atmosphere was something I particularly enjoyed. It didn't feel gimmicky or performative, but rather an authentic melting pot of culture, good sushi, and community warmth. The setup was gorgeous, with a DJ spinning on the piano across from the sushi chefs in their zone. The booths spark alluring conversations, pull friends closer, and set the tone for a good date. The service provided was delivered. The food delivered was even more so. From the sashimi to the rolls to the fried karaage. Even the abomination of a roll with American cheese on it was as good as it could get, being what it is. Was it the best sushi or hors d'oeuvres I've ever had? No. But would I choose this place over a perfect sushi bar just to soak in the great music, atmosphere, and its charming way of making me appreciate those around me while enjoying some solid sushi? Without question. Thanks for having me, Ryoko Sushi. read more

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This was an interesting dining experience. The food was hands down delightful. We had ramen and shared some sushi. Everything was impeccable and some of the better sushi I have ever had. However, I am taking this place down two stars down because the service was just a struggle. We got additional food we didn't ask for and had our order done wrong. When I tried to bring up the issue to the staff, they just seemed confused, and I let it go. The acoustics of this place is also off. Certain points of the restaurant has music power projecting to the point that its difficult to hear a conversation. In other parts, it's hard to hear a conversation. read more

Excellent Japanese cuisine with impressively fresh ingredients. The squid and uni stood out, and the weekend DJ adds a fun touch to the overall experience. read more

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Consistently fantastic sushi and delicious drinks from the full bar ! We sat at the bar and received excellent service and the soft shell crab is insanely delicious ! read more

Ryoko's - Cool vibe - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Authentic Japanese sushi experience. This place is fantastic. Fresh market fish is on display at the bar. You can watch the chef prepare your meal as you chug back a cold Kirin Ichiban. Detailed menu with a wide variety of sushi available. If you're after the real deal this is the place to go in San Francisco. Concerning ambiance; it's a dim lit restaurant with sports on the TV. read more

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Ryoko's is a vibe. Went for the first time with a party of 5 and we had a great time! We got the chef sashimi plate and it was a good pre-going out meal. Scallop roll was delicious. The lychee gin drink was pretty but strong. Eventually a DJ sets up on top of the piano. Security outside is one of the nicest people, my partner and I have spoken to him passing by before even going inside. Overall really nice vibes and people, good food and fun. Quirky decor, intimate seating, fun times. read more

I don't understand how this place doesn't have more stars. Amazing experience. I sat at the bar and they couldn't have been more inviting. They really went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and the fish was incredible. I had the toro sashimi and the preparation was great. I will definitely be returning. read more

It was a miss for us. We only tried the gyoza (homemade, fine but I've had better at chains like yanagi kitchen), Pokémon roll (no rice and soy paper, which I usually love but this was so bland) and volcano roll (recommended, has pb). I feel like this place was made for people that want to go to sushi but don't really like it? Like for kids? I didn't think the music was anything special either. I saw the tips and reviews and was ready for some decent sushi. A lot of the other places I saw were omakase and $150/pp. I'm most recently from la area (Long Beach) and we just have way more decent sushi options. I read Torrance has most population of Japanese outside Japan. Anyways, not so excited to try more sushi joints in sf. I've had better in Philadelphia... I don't even know if there was any fish in the rolls I ordered, but I'm sure I ordered wrong... So $25/pitcher of beer isn't bad. One server did not want to be there yet know anything about the menu. Other server was nice. We were seated w no wait on a Wednesday night like 7pm. Cool to hear it's women owned but the good reviews seem to be from years ago and seem to be for the nightlife/ music. I haven't lived in sf in 15 years but the music scene was def a thing back then and this wasn't it. Maybe it's different on the weekends. read more

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We went with chefs sashimi plate, super fresh and flavorful! Love the ambient as well. The sake our waiter recommended was nice too!

We haven't been here for five years and was excited to eat here again but the food quality went down a bit since we visited last - used to love their soft shell crab. This one we got was not fresh - miso soup and salad was both too seaweed heavy and the seaweed fishy taste was not good - got the nigiri dinner for $58. Should have some speciality sushi. Again had seaweed on top of two of the fish. Overall quality was underwhelming. Might as well order separately instead. They still have a dj and cool music but given the food was not good and pricey, we won't be back anytime soon read more

Service sucked, would never return or recommend. Came in, on a Friday night without reservation, not really busy, got seated right away. I picked this place cause waitlist said less than 5 mins to be seated. Waited for 20 Mins, then the server asked if we were ready, I said yes! Then he asked the table next to us something and walked away while saying I'll be back. He then decides to bus a table across from us and comes back 5 mins later. I walked out, so frustrated and could not believe the service. The place is super tight, music is loud and it's super dark in there. I was super hungry and we were going to place a large order. That server was a joke and obviously doesn't know how to multitask and prioritize. read more

Cozy basement sushi bar with excellent sushi, drink options and service. Perfect place to hit before a show at one of the nearby theaters.

I have been here once before. Food is still great, I had their sashimi and a couple rolls. Food was prepared and served with no delay. You can really taste the freshness in their product. We ordered delicious eel, shrimp (amaebi) and waiter then brought the delicious shrimp head deep fried which was amazing and fresh. Also fresh wasabi that you can taste is not from a tube or a jar. Tables are close but lighting gives you an intimate feel. Love it!!! read more

Not worth it & felt sick afterwards. Would skip this restaurant. Dishes: best to worst -Scallops: the only thing good here -2 piece salmon toro Nigri ($16): good amt of fish and they torched the skin. Taste pretty good. -Chirashi bowl ($43): large variety of fish and gives 2 of each kind, great for sharing. However, the unagi was overcooked, the flavor wasn't that good, and they left ALL the bones does come with 1 bowl of miso soup that has 2 different types of seaweed though -soup wasn't the best tasting either. -House Speciality Roll (Spicy Golden Gate) ($13): comes in 6 pieces but the sauce was not good. Does have a spicy kick at the end. -2 piece tuna nigiri ($15): the fish looked old and dried. It tasted like it was aged fish... absolutely skip this. I think this is what got us sick... Logistics: -super hard to find parking. Everything is street, metered spots -restaurant is a hole-in-the-wall with a unique vibe/decor -they have live music on Fri/sat/sun -accepts cards read more

Once again, this place is amazing. The specials on the board, while pricy, are my favorite. I keep going back. read more

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LOVE coming to this place when we visit San Francisco! Excellent menu, excellent sushi and fun cocktail menu and ambience. This will always be on our list of must-dos. read more

I've been to a lot of Japanese Sushi places and this is in the lower middle of my list. The service with the waiters is great. As far as my sushi experience with chef Matsuda, the cuts of fish were very thin for the price, tasty but thin. When I was finished at the end chef Matsuda made me a couple of things without asking him to do (Japanese mackerel & needle fish) in which he charged me for! lol, crazy never before had I have some sushi chef make something for me to try and then charge me for it! So if you come here don't surprised to be charged for these items you didn't order. The ambiance here is nice and casual . read more

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INCREDIBLE. Went here on a whim and sp glad we did. The restaurant itself is super cool and comfy but the food is the best sushi I've ever had! The volcano roll was our favorite (don't be scared of the peanut butter, embrace the peanut butter) but the Pokémon was equally unique and delicious. The california roll was the best I've ever had. I also got the ume onigiri and it was massive. 10/10 new favorite sushi read more

Ryoko's - Volcano, Pokémon, and California rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

A charming neighborhood gem in San Francisco, offering fresh sushi and sashimi. With reasonable prices and an extensive menu, it's a must-visit for sushi lovers. read more

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Perfect sushi bar experience. Ambience, staff, quality of food on point. Highly recommended when in San Francisco.

I always hit this place up when it's late and I'm in the city! Fun and lively and great sushi

The store is not big but quite popular. I went in at 7pm and waited in line for 20 minutes. The store is retro and Japanese style. It plays high music from Western bars. It's very interesting. The ingredients are super fresh and the taste is amazing. read more

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Service is no good. I just asked them to tell the chef that is making the chef choice sashimi platter to have no eel. They wouldn't even ask and sent two people to talk to us before they asked the chef. He wanted to charge us $10 more to not get eel. We told him just ask the chef. All other restaurants had no problem with this kind of request before. Some even ask before hand, food was mediocre and service was under par. We had to ask another server for water because our server never checked in on us. We constantly had to ask another server for items as our server never bothered to come by. Become a better restaurant. Quality of fish is not good. If you like drinking ocean water this is the place for you. read more

Softshell crab 5 warm, dipping sauce, lemon Jumping unagi roll 5 deep fried roll Hamachi Toro 5+ fatty, melt Salmon Toro 5+ fatty, melt Scallop 5 refreshing Sweet shrimp 5 refreshing Masaba / Mackerel 4 slightly salty, not fishy White fish 4 chewy Edamame 3 normal Seaweed salad 3 normal read more

Ryoko's is giving 80's old school vibes decor + music and I'm here for it! They have the best tasting California Roll AND Chicken Karaage in my opinion! Also, they have yakisoba (tasty!) here, which is a rare find at Japanese restaurants here in the City. Friendly staff and I'll be back! read more

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It's almost an underground sushi spot and the vibes are immaculate. I sat at the bar and the service was amazing. The drinks were so cute and delicious. The waiters and waitresses were super attentive. The sushi was super fresh, I'd definitely recommend this place! read more

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I'm really not sure about this. But I wasn't that fully impressed with the rolls I ordered. Been here before Covid, and it just didn't hit it like it used to. But anyways I ordered the volcano roll, and the salmon toro which was fine. Friendly servers though! read more

Ryoko's is typical of a long-time SF restaurant. The spot is surprisingly quaint and the sushi was delicious and service was great. This is a great choice when you are planning to attend a performance near Union Square. read more

Came back because the fish quality is unparalleled and they have really picked up their service! Still a bit odd that they don't tell you the specials, but you can just go up to the bar to take a picture of the specials on the whiteboard. Food and water now came at normal times and the waitress was quick to take our order. I got the amaebi, spicy scallop roll and the chirashi. The first two were as amazing as I remembered it with huge chunks of scallop/ shrimp. The chirashi was also fresh with a variety of toppings, BUT for some reason had a lot of cooked toppings which I didn't like as much. I would probably get more nigiris or other types of rolls in the future. In terms of ambiance, it's still downstairs in a little dark bar type environment. There's sushi bar seating and tables and it wasn't too crowded on a Friday evening for some reason. We had no wait for a table of 6 at around 7:30pm. read more

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Had security outside, similarily to the clubs we frequented back in the day with a bouncer, let's go!!! Def a cool and fun vibe, whether it's for good solid food or ambiance. The place is an underground establishment where you can get into all kinds of good trouble with a full bar. First time here, but won't be the last when we find ourselves back in the area. Food was on point, we got delicious fresh sashimi, rolls, yakisoba; Tokyo drift, Dragon Kiss, house sake for drinks, YUM for everything! So glad I discovered this place, esp since we have food allergies. The waitstaff was able to recommend safer foods and also provided tamari. Love this for SF! read more

Ryoko's - Dragon Kiss - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Every single time my partner and I visit -- we have the best service and food, which kindles wonderful conversations. The miso soup is beyond this world! It inspired me to learn how to make miso soup at home. I started a breakfast regimen with miso soup. There was a cockroach on our way out at the steps. So watch out. Also the bathrooms are dinky. Food AMAZING! It's open late and it's lively there, always offering a good vibe. I've walked 20 minutes because I craved their sushi. Hope this helps friends! read more

Excellent menus, all the options you want. Great food and fast!!! Particularly like the agedashi tofu. Easy walk from SF central. Tasty cocktails. Good vibe read more

Sushi was alright. I didn't realize the jumping salmon was fried. The Tako Wakame Su was good though! And the presentation was cool. There really wasn't much sushi per order (6 pieces). So if you're looking to throw down a serious amount of sushi, this may not be the place. They're open late, though, which may be good to satisfy a late night craving! They had fun music and a full bar. read more

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Ryoko's offers solid sushi at a reasonable price. I tried a few of their raw and fried rolls, as well as the takoyaki appetizer. The fish is fresh, and the rolls are thick and nicely rolled. The scallop was my favorite - tender and sweet. The takoyaki was fine, though I'll stick to sushi next time. They also have daily specials. The restaurant itself is below ground and dimly lit, with an open layout and full bar that make the establishment feel cozy yet not too crowded. There's a live DJ which lends to a casual, almost nightclub-y atmosphere. Service was quick, friendly, and attentive. Ryoko's my current pick for any late-night sushi cravings. read more

Ryoko's has become our SF tradition and an absolute must. Such a cool atmosphere, has a cool old school bar vibes to it and a total party with the DJ playing at night. The sushi is out of this world. Some of the best quality rolls I've had and the price us ridiculously affordable. The tempura fried cheese is also a must for the appetizers. Im sad I don't get to go to this place all the time since I don't live in SF. Weekend nights can get pretty packed but totally worth it. read more

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The service was quick, the food was good, and the ambiance was great. Love it and will definitely be back again. read more

Ryoko's - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good food! Good music! Good atmosphere! They have live DJ on the weekends. Highly recommended!