Ambiance is very cool, clean aesthetic. We got a few apps- the chicken karaage was amazing. Then…read moreordered a couple sushi rolls- both delicious and great quality. Would definitely come back and recommend.

After a long day of walking around San Francisco, I decided to end my night in the Mission and…read morestopped by Okaeri Japanese Bistro. I came by myself and was seated right in front of the chefs, which made the experience even better. The atmosphere was neat and really entertaining. Watching the chefs prepare the dishes right in front of you. Even using a blow torch at times, and was such a cool experience and showed the effort they put into every meal. I ordered an appetizer of the fried chicken, and it was delicious. It had a great balance of crispiness, flavor, and juiciness. For my main entrée, I ordered the chef's special mackerel with 6 pieces, and it was amazing. You could really notice the care and detail put into each dish, and the flavor of the mackerel was incredible. Overall, it was such a relaxing and enjoyable dinner experience, and I would definitely come back here again.

I've been pining after a Rintaro reservation ever since I moved to the city a year ago, and I'm not…read moredisappointed! My partner and I came here for our anniversary and had an amazing time. What we ordered: + San Ten Mori (assorted sashimi) [4/5]: The highlight of our meal was the yuzu wasabi that came with the salmon + amberjack in this set. It was sooo delicious and spicy. The fish were plated beautifully, and the quality was pretty good. + Shungiku Kama Sarada (chrysanthemum greens & duck breast) [6/5 - would recommend]: WOW. I was so pleasantly surprised by how fresh, crunchy, and acidic this salad was. The greens are amazing. On top of that, the duck breast was so tender and delicious-- I just wish the dish came with a few more slices. + Chicken Oyster [4/5]: I really loved how juicy this was. I normally don't like chicken because of how dry it is, but this was a great skewer. I wish the skin was a little less burnt. The chicken was also so thick that while the outside was juicy, the inside was a little drier. + King Trumpet [4/5]: Wow! These looked amazing when they arrived. I thought the flavor was great but the texture was a bit rubbery. + Kama Tama Udon (carbonara) [4.5/5]: Delicious! I couldn't stop eating this udon slathered in amazing thick sauce. + Chiizu Tori Katsu [4/5]: This was sooo good. I wish the cheese ratio was 3x as much, but the flavor and tenderness of the katsu is delicious. Huge props to Rintaro; my Resy reservation was initially cancelled due to an accident in booking, but the staff was so friendly and went above & beyond to help me get my reservation reinstated at a similar time.

It's been on my list of places to check out for a long time. So I went here on my birthday…read more We always prefer to sit at the bar, and at this restaurant, you can see the chefs at their station preparing all the food. The smells are incredible from smokey fish as they sear the final touches with a blow torch, to the sizzling goodness from the yakitori grill. It's such a fun place, and the freshness (especially the fish flown in from Japan) is unbelievable. The service was pretty good. Our waiter was a bit forgetful, but it could be because he had a packed bar of guests. We had an incredible experience, and will be back again!

Yummy!! Food is great and the owner/server lady is super sweet! All the sides were good, too!read more

Very nice!!! It was very tasty and the waitress was kind. it comes with a free miso soup.read more

Passed by Izakaya Oya and saw they were offering AYCE sushi, so we had to check them out! The…read moreinterior has a traditional Japanese restaurant feel with both à la carte and all-you-can-eat options. We opted for the AYCE menu, which came out to around $50 per person. - Sashimi -- pieces were on the smaller side and a little watery - Sashimi Salad -- fresh spring greens topped with larger sashimi cuts; a refreshing starter - Gyoza -- larger than typical gyoza, almost like mandu; crispy exterior with juicy filling - Poke Chip -- avocado could've been fresher, but still a nice crisp and creamy combo - Lion King Roll -- my favorite item of the night; seared salmon, avocado, and imitation crab. Wish it had a bit more torching and cheese, but still delicious - Rainbow Roll -- smaller-sized roll topped with salmon, tuna, shrimp, and avocado - Dragon Roll -- classic unagi and avocado combo; can't go wrong here - Double Salmon Roll -- salmon both inside and on top with a light lemon garnish - Heaven Roll -- tuna-heavy roll inside and out; great for tuna lovers - Bay Bridge Roll -- another standout; tuna and avocado topped with roe and white sauce - Miso Soup -- simple and comforting - Salmon Avocado Roll -- classic fresh combo with cucumber added for crunch - Nigiri (seared salmon, unagi, baby scallop, salmon avocado) -- probably the best quality items overall; loved the fatty scallop and seared salmon - Mixed Greens Salad -- underrated side with a sesame-ranch style dressing - Yammy Yammy Roll -- spicy tuna and seared tuna topped with spicy mayo and unagi sauce - Hamachi Kama -- thinner cut than expected but still buttery and tender There was no wait on a Friday night and our party was seated immediately. The restaurant has tables in both the front dining area and a quieter back section that feels more private. You order through a tablet attached to the table, which also tracks your remaining AYCE time. Service was extremely efficient and dishes came out surprisingly fast. Some items stood out more than others, but overall we definitely got our money's worth. For around $50 including tax and tip, it's a pretty reasonable AYCE sushi option in SF.

I came here on a weeknight and there wasn't much of a wait. Your whole party does have to be there…read morebefore they seat you. We ordered a variety of things such as appetizers, nigiris, and rolls. The takoyaki and tempura were piping hot and tasty. All of the nigiris were pretty good, such as yellowtail, salmon, and unagi. My fave was the salmon with lemon. We got multiple rolls like lion king, geisha, and many more which all of them were delicious. The size of their rolls and nigiris were perfect for all you can eat. The hot sake was smooth and paired well with the fish. Service was great and fast. The food came out pretty quick and the time when you are able to re-order was very reasonable. Overall, I'd definitely come back.

What an experience! We were celebrating an anniversary and planned a bit last minute, but were able…read moreto snag a reservation here pretty easily. Immediately, the ambiance and service was quite nice. We were seated at the table, but typically I enjoy sitting at the bar to watch the chefs make our food. The service was amazing and they were very attentive. They also offered to take photos and gave us a little gift of hojicha tea since we were celebrating. We got the omakase, which was massive and had 18 courses. They gave us a menu so we knew what to expect for each course, and we ordered some sake. The omakase was delicious and more traditional than other places, each course was so beautiful and delicately made. This is definitely a lot of food, I would recommend the petite omakase in the future as I was stuffed, but it was a great experience if you come hungry! Courses: - Chawan-mushi - super tasty and every bite was delicious and umami forward! - Otsumami - 7 seasonal appetizers presented in a beautiful box, there was a stuffed crab claw in there that was delicious - 4 kinds of sushi - each piece came out one at a time, the first piece was my absolute favorite and blew me away, it was a seared chutoro that immediately melts in your mouth and tastes smokey - Hamachi soup - very tasty and warming soup with hamachi inside, was perfect in between the sushi course - 4 kinds of sushi - A5 Waguyu shabu - this course was extra $10 pp but was so delicious, the wagyu was melt in your mouth and had some grated daikon on top in a ponzu dashi, the toppings help balance the meat so it's overwhelming since it does melt in your mouth, one of my favorite bites! - 4 kind of sushi - they brought out some really great sushis, including more chutoro and an unagi handroll, but I was so stuffed at this point that I felt I couldn't enjoy it as much - miso soup - this soup was so tasty and kind of revived me after all that food, it felt comforting and a great way to end - dessert- I got the hojicha ice cream in a waffle like cookie and it was delicious!

WOW!!! That's it,…read morethat's the review. No, but in all seriousness, I visited Kusakabe for the 18 course Omakase (my first) and it was such a fantastic experience. Our server was so attentive and thoughtful and really helped make the entire experience so much fun. This was also some of - if not the best - sushi I have ever had. Everything was extremely fresh and the fish melted like butter in my mouth. Every course was extremely flavorful and just truly deliberate; there was a story behind everything. They also have a really great sake list and our server recommended delicious pairings that went well with each course. I genuinely cannot wait to go back and experience another Omakase here!

Love the unique flavor profiles! I especially liked the chicken sando and the cheesy fries.read more

Tried this place out at early dinner as a light tasting option - got lucky to get a table outside…read morewithout reservation (with some wait though)! The burger was such a show!!! Same with the hojicha the dessert (much as being a bar, it does serve a great selection of matcha during the day). Would love to come back to sit on the bar because the interior with dim light was so intriguing!

food was slightly better than average, portions or cuts of fish were standard. the menus simplicity…read moreand fundamental favorites were key in what I was looking for tonight and found it! I ordered the veggie tempura and received one just one clove of broccoli surrounded by potato slices. the service was below standard, as I was the only customer dining in and one order was forgotten and had to stand up to approach the waiter with questions as he was very stand-off ish... SUPER NICE GUY.. But not very attentive. If i'm looking for another quick sushi fix late night, i'll be back.. Maybe.

This restaurant has fast service and really great value during their AYCE hours. Great ambiance as…read morewell.

This is very good food. The food seems to oddly take awhile to order get your tea and wait for…read morefood but we were done in exactly one hour We had the homemade tofu, the teriyaki salmon. And an eel sushi, plus the raw fish over rice Served with brown tea $96. I forgot they add 4% if you use cc, so next time ode bring cash

I came to Eiji with a friend recently, and I love this cozy Japanese spot! The restaurant itself…read morehas seating for less than 30 people. There are many unique dishes found at this restaurant that are not commonly found elsewhere in SF. The service was friendly, and we were given good recommendations on what to order and how much to order. Ankimo: Rich, silky, and beuatifully prepared. The monkfish liver has a taste similar to duck pate which I love! Black Cod: This cod tasted fresh, tender, and was perfectly cooked. Misonabe. There was a good proportion of seafood and vegetables in this cozy and comforting soup dish. The broth was savory and allowed the ingredients to soak up the flavor. Oboro Tofu: The tofu was quite hot was served, and I loved the texture. Deluxe Sushi: Fresh nigiri with a good amount of rice.

Great service, waiting time to enter was reasonable, and amazing time for serving immediately for…read moreappetizers.

Wonderful experience we are delighted with the service and the food and the ambiance. Jackie was…read moreour server and he was amazing. Will be back here for sure

We have been going to Akiko's for years. When my wife's family visits, they want Akiko's. When my…read morefamily visits, they want Akiko's. There are some omakase staples that we always look forward to: the shokupan and chawanmushi especially. We also love seeing what is in season, and I have seen the menu change weekly. In the dozen or so times I have gone, I have never been disappointed in the quality or quantity. I agree with other reviews that the taste is more fusion/experimental than straight traditional omakase. For me, that is part of the draw. I also agree that Akiko's is pricier, but we also go for special occasions rather than a standing weekly or monthly reservation. Parking can be tricky in the area, but there are apps that can help with that.

We had a disappointing omakase experience at Akikos…read more Some of the fish had a nauseously fishy taste, and the texture was stringy and unappetizing. This was the first omakase place where there were dishes that I didn't want to finish. There were some good nigiri/dishes, but nothing particularly special. With all that said, the servers were attentive, and the restaurant itself had great ambiance. But for the price point, this experience was was lackluster. I have had better quality fish at other cheaper omakase spots in the city.