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    Sake Bomb

    4.3 (258 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
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    SAKE BOMB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Romantic
    Happy hour specials

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    Rancid oil Tempura Mix
    Judy A.

    Sake bomb... bombs out completely. NOT AUTHENTIC JAPANESE. $100+ rancid food 2. Corporate officers on file * Xin Li - Chief Executive Officer and Secretary * Zhi Kuai Chen - Chief Financial Officer and Director * Registered Agent for Service of Process: Zhi Kuai Chen at the restaurant address. We visited today, July 26, 2026, at approximately 5:30 PM, and unfortunately had one of the worst Japanese meals we've ever experienced. The miso soup tasted like dirty dishwater and was completely lacking in flavor. I ordered the teriyaki salmon, and the salmon was sliced so incredibly thin that it was disappointing from the moment it arrived. The teriyaki sauce was also unusually watery and lacked the rich, flavorful consistency you would expect. The shrimp and vegetable tempura was even worse. The batter was a dark yellow-orange color, and it was obvious the frying oil was extremely old. The entire dish smelled and tasted like rancid oil, making it inedible. The California rolls were also very unappetizing. The rice appeared gray rather than the bright white color you would normally expect, making the rolls look old and unappealing. My husband ordered the teriyaki chicken, and it was just as bad. The chicken was rubbery, gray in color, and looked old. Combined with the watery teriyaki sauce, it made for a very unpleasant meal. This was one of the most disappointing restaurant experiences we've had in a long time. The appearance, freshness, and overall quality of the food were far below what we expected. We left extremely disappointed and will not be returning. Based on our experience today, I cannot recommend this restaurant.

    Salmon Teriyaki Lunch Box

    Had to order Togo due to my busy schedule, but never have I ever seen a salmon patty that's thinner than the chopsticks they provided. This is their lunch box special "Salmon Teriyaki " for $22.81! The Gyoza was no longer crunchy by the time I got back to the office after 10-3 min walk, bento have tons of rice and greens to fill me up. I have dined in before with my coworkers and have order dinner togo, but this is a huge miss. There was no one in the restaurant at noon, but def. won't be ordering Togo from this place again.

    Chang T.

    Amazing lunch and hour special. Sushi starts at $2 and rolls at $7 definitely come check it out when you get the chance. The ambiance is chill and cozy vibes. The staff is friendly.

    Sushi Deluxe

    Came here at night for a quick sushi fix. Amazing service and great quality fish! Great ambiance and atmosphere, feels very warm and bright. Highly recommend!

    Alex T.

    Came here during happy hour and was quite happy with the service and the quality of the fish. The nigiri/sashimi menu is definitely pricey but if you come during their 11:30-2 or 4-5 happy hour times you can get a decent deal. Service with the water and also the speed at which the sushi came out was good. Restaurant was cleanly and fairly quiet when we came during lunch time.

    Trevor B.

    They had a great lunch deal. Two rolls and miso soup for 17$. All the prices are great. The server working was nice and welcoming. The restaurant is clean and comfortable. Also ordered a Philly roll on the side. I'll be back to try more items.

    Salmon Roll
    Izzie L.

    This was such an unexpectedly great meal. We came for the 3-5pm "good deal" and ended up staying until the 5-7pm happy hour-- Sake Bomb was just that good. I personally ordered the: + 49er's Roll (5/5) + Salmon Roll (4/5) + Chu-Toro (6/5) + Hamachi (6/5) Oh my gosh, this place has the most amazing HH nigiris. They seemed pricey at first, but once they arrived and we tried them, all 6 of us ordered another round of nigiris. These are OMAKASE-level bites! The chu-toro and hamachi nigiris were some of the most umami, tender, and well-balanced ones I've ever had. The official rolls were so reasonable for the price of around $20 each. They all looked delicious and come with a good-sized portion, enough to supplement a full meal. Service was amazing!! Our waitress taught us how to do the sake bomb game with our drinks. It was a great meal and a great experience. I will 100% be back here again!

    Teriyaki chicken and tempura bento box.
    Tomohisa W.

    Had some nice hot sake to warm up after the cold afternoon. Ordered the chicken teriyaki which was sweet and salty, tempura was good and then also had some unagi nigiri. A lot of food for a good price and best of all, very close by so didn't have to walk too far in the cold.

    Baked Scallop Roll
    Brandon T.

    This place is phenomenal! My friend is coming back and wanted to try sushi. The worst thing about this place was finding space to park. Out of all the rolls we bought the Sake Bomb roll was the best! Service was quick and attentive and provided a good experience.

    Mariya R.

    This place is fantastic. Very affordable prices but high quality food. Everything on the menu is delicious. Their Happy Hour deals are why I go here so often! Especially the $2 nigiri. I suggest the salmon, butterfish (walu?) and any of the toros. Often they're out of tomago but when they have it, it's so fresh and so good. For rolls I like the 49ers but they're literally all great. The Watermelon one is really unique flavor (no rice, wrapped in thin cucumber). The vibe is casual. Service is always great. I've never been disappointed.

    Volcano Roll
    Florence K.

    Came here for a Monday night dinner and made a reservation. This is one of the few places in SF that opens late. It can get popular so recommend getting a reservation! We got the volcano roll to share and I got the salmon don. The volcano roll was massive and definitely tasted unique but I wouldn't get it again. Salmon don was good and fish were fresh. It also came with miso soup. They seem to have a good happy hour menu so I would come back for the happy hour menu. Service isn't as attentive but that's because they are very busy!

    Otoro
    Sean F.

    This is my new favorite sushi restaurant in the bay area. Sake Bomb is a smaller sushi restaurant in Mission but the fish is fresh, the prices are good and the service is great. I stopped by Sake Bomb for dinner and I really enjoyed my experience. I made an online reservation but we were able to be seated early, about 20 minutes. Ended up sitting at the bar but the chairs are comfortable and you get to watch the dishes get prepared. I ordered the chef's choice nigiri, seaweed salad, and of course sake and beer. My favorite nigiri piece was the chu-toro, melt in your mouth fatty tuna. The rest of the nigiri was also very good. I think it's an under rated aspect of sushi but the rice they prepare was delicious. The nigiri platter came with a fried shrimp head that was pretty good. Also forget that a spicy tuna roll was ordered and it was one of the best spicy tuna rolls I've ever had. The server recommended the Dassai 45 sake and it paired well with the food. The service was great, attentive and a good sense of humor. Overall a great experience while being a great price in comparison to a lot of the popular omakase sushi restaurants in SF. There are daily happy hour sushi specials that I would love to take advantage of if I lived closer to the city. Worth it, worth it, worth it!

    Salmon Lover Roll
    Diana G.

    Yummy sushi! I stopped by with friends to try while we were walking around the area and I was so happy that this ended up being delicious! The highlight was the Salmon Lover Roll. The fish was so fresh and the roll was very well balanced. It paired nicely with a small amount of soy sauce. The wait staff was helpful and made recommendations for the group. The overall ambiance of the restaurant was cozy, and it has a good layout that separates table areas. Overall: Great place with fresh fish to stop for a meal and I would come back again!

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    Food was delicious service was great, Highly recommend. Parking was also easy to find

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    I love Sake Bomb, the service is always amazing and the food is incredible. I come here frequently.

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    Ask the Community - Sake Bomb

    Are they still offering Happy Hour during COVID-19?

    We are not having happy hour during COVID-19. Sorry about that!

    Is it all you can eat sushi?

    Noooo definitely not all you can eat, but I believe they have a choice on the menu that allows you to try out most of their sushi's , even though it's not a all you can eat sushi bar I really recommend you go and try out their sushi it's a really… 

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