We were quite impressed by this place. The ambiance and decor is okay. The service was kind and attentive. The rolls and quality of the food (salmon and tuna) ordered was excellent. We hope to be back soon! read more

the reviews about the food brought me to Sanraku, But what made me love eating there was the service. A+ read more

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According to what I wrote on Yelp, I had a decent meal at their sister restaurant in the Metreon well before it shuttered, like over a decade ago. My meal apparently wasn't memorable enough to motivate me to visit this location, that is, until quite recently. I decided to have lunch here after a nearby medical appointment. It wasn't crowded at all. Only a couple of solo diners and a loud senior couple. I wasn't in a sushi mood and thought I'd go healthy with the saba shioyaki. However, at the last minute, I went with the $19 Ika Yaki, a whole BBQ squid sliced and saturated in teriyaki sauce with a dab of shichimi mayo (Photo 8). The portion was generous and the texture was firm with enough elasticity. Unfortunately the teriyaki sauce did nothing to enhance the dish, and I wished they served it on the side. I also ordered the $8 Agedashi Tofu, usually a foolproof appetizer for me. It certainly looked right (Photo 9), but I was unpleasantly surprised how tongue-burning hot it was. The cubes of tofu must've just come right out of the deep fryer. The dashi broth helped calm the heat down but a little too late. I'm sure glad I sprung for the $3 bowl of Rice (Photo 10). That calmed what was left of my tongue down. FOOD - 3 stars...execution errors mar the dishes here AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...spacious enough since it was empty, sushi bar seating was available SERVICE - 3.5 stars...attentive enough TOTAL - 3 stars...not my favorite Japanese spot RELATED - Exploring the Tenderloin? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/hu44dWMabs read more

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The food is delicious and service is great. We had the sushi appetizer, the sashimi appetizer and the shrimp tempura appetizer. All were great. We had the octopus balls and the 49er Roll. We had the house Sake which was nice and smooth. We also split all three deserts Green Tea Ice Cream, homemade pudding and Japanese tea panne cotta. Yummm! read more

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Found this restaurant on the way to the salon. I'm so glad we went in to eat here. The place is small, cute and cozy. Got seated at the sushi bar and watched the friendly chefs do their magic. The food was super delicious we ate everything so fast I mean like within 15 minutes. I love the small simple details in their plating. read more

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Fast and friendly service by staff, busy and clean dining room, delicious Japanese food and drinks

I had the special spicy edamame and chawan mushi (custard with seafood and mushrooms) and both were good. Needed a little bit of salt, but solid. Nice spicy flavor on the edamame...miso, spicy in almost a clove-like way. Miso soup was classic, standard, solid. I had the sashimi appetizer and that was my favorite part!..fresh, vibrant, served with bright shiso...I'll come back. The service was friendly and the perfect level of attentive. Ambiance was charming, quaint (but lots of seating), satisfying, and overall, for lunch, it's a great chill little escape. I wonder what it's like at night. read more

Sanraku - Chawan Mushi -- egg custard with various shellfish and shiitake. - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

This was a cozy place, perfect after a full day of walking around the city!! My mom and I were seated promptly as there was just one big table with about 8 guests - and us two. The waitresses were really nice, and the food came out really quickly! I had the miso soup, house salad as well as the unagi nigiri which was so fresh and delicious. My mom had the salmon teriyaki which she said was so good, and I had the chicken teriyaki of which we both asked for the teriyaki dressing to be on the side! The portions were good, and it was a solid place!! read more

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Exceptional sushi in the heart of San Francisco. The sashimi platter was outstanding. The fish was extremely well prepared an delicious. The hamachi yellowtail was incredible and is a must have! They have a great selection of sake to choose from, I highly recommend the sake flight. The service was wonderful and very attentive. The overall feel of the place is warm and comfortable and a place I highly recommend to anyone looking for sushi. read more

Sanraku - Sashimi Platter - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

The Chirashi bowl was outstanding, the fish was fresh and the Uni was sweet and not fishy. Lisa my server was so sweet and helpful. She explained the difference between the wasabi . She is beautiful and kind. The place is clean and uniquely designed. There were a lot of regulars meaning that their food is delicious. I would surely return for the food and service. read more

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Starting with what went wrong: I ordered my food for delivery directly via their website, and the food was left in my hotel without any warning, it sat there for almost 45 minutes until I found it. No text, call, nothing to inform the status of the order. Now about the food: I ordered the Kaisen Chirashi, which even though sat on the hotel counter for a while before I ate, was delicious and fresh. All the fish was delicious but the star was the sea urchin, super fresh and tasty. Rice was also well made with good texture and stickiness. read more

We stumbled across this place when we were staying at a hotel nearby, and I'm so glad we tried it! Right off the bat, I was very pleased to find out they take reservations because we were a pretty big group for a Saturday night and didn't want to go far. The food was amazing. Everything tasted like very high quality food. And I mean everything! We had sushi rolls, sashimi, agedashi tofu, tempura, chicken teriyaki, salmon, another chicken rice plate. Every single thing I tried was so delicious! Servers were nice and attentive. Even the other customers were nice lol. Overall a great experience and we were very pleased that we picked that place for our dinner. read more

Sanraku - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came to the city to spend the weekend with my hubby and found this place by accident. It is a good size restaurant, clean, with a nice ambience, and good service. We ordered a couple rolls and a couple of nigiri and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. Here is what we ordered: Sake Toro Nigiri - nice fatty salmon belly, tested really fresh, melted in my mouth easily Tai nigiri: fresh red snapper with a clean taste 49er roll: this roll is different from other roles I have tried. Inside it all vegetables while outside is a nice chunk of salmon with lemon. This was a refreshing roll that I totally enjoyed Dynamite roll: a little spicy with fried shrimp tempura inside this was good, I wasn't a fan of the tuna on top but the rest was good. Overall I would come again to try other things and you should too if you are in the area. read more

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I found myself looking for a restaurant to enjoy for dinner before seeing improv comedy down the street on Sutter. I'm a little picky about sushi, so it's always tricky... But this spot is a gem on Sutter Street in San Francisco. The dining room is small, but suitable. The restaurant does a healthy takeout business as noted by all the bags getting set to go and be carried out. Service is brisk and swift, and the sushi bar is able and attentive. We ordered some nigiri and two rolls. I've never had a spider roll so tender. The softshell crab was cooked to perfection. The fish for nigiri was fresh and soft. No complaints at all. It's not the best I've ever had, but it's not far from it. I would absolutely return anytime to this restaurant. Our food was delivered within minutes of ordering, and we were in and out of the restaurant and maybe a half hour. Almost too fast! If you are in the area in San Francisco, you cannot go wrong if stopping by Sanraku. read more

Sanraku - The whole spread: spider roll, dragon roll, nigiri Spider Roll Dragon Roll - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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It was an okay place. Not too memorable when it comes to the dishes we had. Had the chirashi bowl and a negihama roll. Others had the omakase. There are more options for better sushi in the same area and pricing. It does not cater to those who've had their fair shares of sushi. read more

Good Japanese food. Great ambiance. Quiet enough to my liking. Parking can be a little challenging. Service is great. My water glass was never empty. Servers were very observant. read more

Sanraku - Restaurant Facade - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Delicious and reliable selection. Friendly and attentive service. I love having this restaurant in my neighborhood. They also have an amazing point system that gives coupons for your meals. read more

Sanraku - Sashimi Appetizer - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great sushi spot that also has additional dishes like noodle and rice bowls for ppl who don't necessarily only want sushi. Stopped by on a Friday night around 8:30pm and was seated immediately. The fish was really fresh! Can't go wrong on the menu. Service was attentive and quick! read more

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We've been coming here for years and haven't been here since before Covid . Teriyaki chicken was terrible. It was round pieces of hard dry white meat chicken. The miso soup had very little flavor. My son ordered the teriyaki salmon and it was mediocre. $178 for mediocre food. I do not know what has happened to our favorite Japanese restaurant. We tried to see if new ownership had taken over, but there was nothing on the Internet about it. Service was fantastic. Everyone was friendly. But the food is no longer the quality it used to be. Sadly, we won't be coming back. read more

Sanraku - Dry, hard white meat, chicken - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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AMAZING authentic food AMAZING service Super clean and cute atmosphere Def a must if your in sf read more

Sanraku - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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IMHO My cousin made a reservation for 20 people after a Giants game. He loves Sanraku and wanted to share the love. There were two long tables waiting for our large party, who wandered in, in spurts. (Parking can be hard in this part of town.) Almost immediately we were given large glasses of cool water, which my parched body needed desperately after sitting in the warm afternoon sun! Ahhh, so refreshing! My cousin made his recommendations, and I followed his advice! I ordered the "two item combination" of Sesame Chicken and California roll, served with steamed rice and miso soup, $26. My sister ordered the Tonkatsu and Sushi (4 pcs.), also $26. Food was delicious and the service friendly and available! I was also the recipient of a surprise green tea ice cream cup with lit candle for my birthday, and the prerequisite "happy birthday" serenade! Thank you, Sanraku! read more

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Went here for lunch for the first time yesterday though we order from DoorDash often and always enjoy. The food and hospitality was fantastic with a special on the menu they said I could request anytime for them to make for delivery. Hidden SF sushi gem. read more

Very good Japanese food right in the heart of downtown San Francisco! We stopped in for lunch on a Tuesday and hit the jackpot with their lunch box special. For $18, you get an incredible spread: * your choice of gyoza, shumai, or tofu * a California roll or avocado roll * a protein of your choice Plus it all comes with edamame, miso soup, and seaweed salad. Honestly? That's my kind of deal. Everything we tried was delicious. In addition to the lunch box, we ordered a dragon roll and a dynamite roll, both of which were fresh, flavorful, and beautifully done. My husband went with the Una Ten Donburi. It was tasty, but at $30, it did feel a bit steep compared to the rest of the menu. The restaurant looked like your typical Japanese style space with the sushi rollers at the entrance and simple tables and decor. I do have two minor negatives worth mentioning. First, the edamame was cold and unsalted. I'm an edamame lover, and nothing beats it hot, freshly steamed, and generously showered in salt. So that was a little disappointing. Second, our server (I believe his name was Kayz) seemed visibly annoyed when we asked to split the check. As a server myself, I know this isn't rocket science, and guests should never be made to feel uncomfortable for something so standard, especially after there had already been a small mix-up with our roll order (we received two dynamite rolls instead of one dynamite and one dragon). We didn't make a fuss at the time because mistakes happen, but the attitude at the end definitely stood out. That said, the food itself was solid, the lunch special is a fantastic value, and overall we still had a good experience. I would absolutely return and would recommend this spot, just hoping for a smoother service experience next time. read more

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By far one of the best sushi restaurants we have been to. Was staying in the city for a conference and decided to stay the weekend and found this gem. Me and my boyfriend ordered a couple of items and enjoyed every single one of them. We were greeted right when we walked in the door. We were seated promptly and was provided with waters right away. They had a good selection on their menu so it definitely wasn't difficult to choose which one we wanted to try. What we ordered: Ask for their hot tea. You won't regret it. Not many place serves hot tea with roasted rice and this place has it and it taste amazing. Sushi & Sashimi Platter- I ordered this item because it had the California Roll which my boyfriend wanted instead of us ordering it separately. The nigiri on this platter was amazing and very fresh. There was no fishy smell or taste to it and it wasn't chewy at all. For $44, this platter was definitely worth it. Teriyaki Chicken with Tempura- Love love the tempura they had. The vegetables were really good. I usually don't like vegetable and shrimp tempura but I enjoyed this one. The teriyaki chicken was quiet delicious as my boyfriend would say. The chicken was cooked well and it was very tasty. Dessert: I submitted a quick review which got me a cute little strawberry mochi for free. We then ordered a panna cotta as an additional dessert. Both desserts was amazing. The panna cotta was very tasty and not overly sweet. I highly recommend the mochi ice cream, it is really good and they have different flavors. We really loved this place. We found another gem in the city that we fell in love with. Honestly everything is 5 star for us. Their customer service was amazing as well. Everyone was very attentive and took care of us while we were there. read more

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Sanraku is everything I want out of a sushi restaurant. Natural light pours through the large windows, making things feel bright & fresh. The hostess is warm and inviting, and the chefs work deftly and with impressive speed. The hamachi jalapeño roll is a work of art to look at and a delight to eat - the yellowtail is tender & mild and is complimented perfectly by the subtle heat from the jalapeño and refreshing cucumber. My experience at Sanraku couldn't have been improved - If I lived in San Francisco, they'd start knowing me by name. read more

Sanraku - Hamachi Jalapeo Roll - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Chiriashi. My test of a good Japanese restaurant Inventive Fresh Beautiful Flavorful Complicated and simple. Tiny budding flowers mixed in. Uni in the mix. Relaxing atmosphere No tv!!!! Yay Loved it. I'll be back. read more

Sanraku - Chiriashi Yum - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Walked in at 6 on a Thursday. The 3 of us got the salmon avocado, fatty tuna, and a specialty tuna/jalapeño roll. All were fresh and delicious. Service was fast and friendly. With tip it came to $75. Fair price. Highly recommend. read more

The service was less than mediocre. Not a place I recommend to come for you birthday during lunch. I asked about their dessert and he kind of never checked back up just brought me a menu, then after the mat he just brought me back the bill. Whatever tho, the food was good the rolls tasted fresh and I was full. The place is kind of a tight space like very little elbow room and almost leaking into the next table if you're an arty of 3 or more. Overall the vibe was mellow of the place. Except the server seemed to be rushing with no rush. Overall good experience, I just personally wouldn't be coming back as I am from out of town and was here for work, read more

Good sushi. I popped in for a quick lunch. My hotel, in Union Square, made it a short walk. The place is tiny; I bet 30-40 people tops. Service was fast, friendly and accurate. I sat at the sushi bar and my two rolls came out quickly. I had the Philly and Dragon Roll. Both were good portions and tasted fresh. Next time I'm in SF's Union Square, I'll be back. read more

Wonderful place in Nob Hill. It is unassuming, but as soon as you walk in, you are warmly greeted. The food is excellent quality, and the service is efficient and friendly. The ambiance was quiet, so it is a good place to go for a quiet meal with a friend, to catch up. We enjoyed the sea bass bento boxes, and the chirashi bowls. Every item was visually appealing and delicious. I especially liked the variety of flavors and textures in the bento trays. They had an extensive sake offering, as well. read more

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2.5 stars. BFF and I met for lunch here as she wanted to try Japanese food in the area. We were the first customers when they opened. She enjoyed her teriyaki salmon with sashimi combo but thought the salmon was a bit over cooked on the grill. I started with a pair of nigiri hamachi. Pricey at $9 and although it hamachi is one of my fav sashimi to order, this one didn't have the taste I like and the rice wasn't seasoned. My shrimp tempura was OK. Most of the veggies on the platter was good but not the fried celery. I've never seen any Japanese restaurant serve celery in this dish. It's as if they ran out of good veggies and threw in the celery to get rid of it. Gender neutral single Bathroom is nice and clean but the toilet handle needed to be held down to flush. Staff with the exception of the young waiter were not particularly friendly. Most staff greet you as you come in and thank you for coming in but not these folks. BFF and I both agreed the food was OK, not the best nor the worse we've tried. They have very large selection of sake listed. I probably won't be back for the food nor lackluster staff, unclear why some of the ratings are so high here. I've seen this place over the years driving by and wanted to try it but not up to par with other Japanese restaurants. They charge a 3% health mandate and on their pad, will have you tip on that mandate and the sales tax on the bill. read more

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My wife and I came here twice this SF visit: once for dinner, and again for lunch. Both were terrific. Nice large restaurant that's lively, but quiet enough for conversation. 3 blocks from Union Square. Each time, I had the Nabeyaki Udon, she had the Sake Donburi [salmon sashimi on a bed of rice]. For dinner we also shared some maki [rolls.]. Sushi, sashimi, and the udon were fresh, authentic and tasty. Service is attentive. Dinner for 2 with 20% tip was under $110, lunch just less than $70. We'll be back. read more

Great quality fish with each roll we got. We got the Eskimo, the Dynamite, the Volcano, and a Tuna-Avocado roll. All very delicious. The service was very prompt and efficient, our food coming out fairly quickly but prepared with care. Prices were slightly higher than I'm used to for special rolls but worth it. read more

Came here for dinner and we had a great time. It was a short walk from our hotel at Nob Hill. The place is quaint, and you have the option to sit at the Sushi bar or a table. Since it is a small place, I would recommend this for parties of 2 or 4. If more than that, it can be a bit cramped. The sushi rolls were fresh, and the gyoza was filling. The chicken teriyaki came with a miso soup, so it was a perfect pair.. read more

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Still small but still our favorite Japanese restaurant in downtown SF area. We stopped by for lunch on a Sunday and had their Chirashi and Poke Donburi - both were excellent! Service was good as usual! No excessive socialization, just plain old good service. read more

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This place is run down and the food is not up to authentic Japanese food. The sushi is definitely has a bland frozen taste to it. The rice is on the harder side not sushi rice cooked to perfection. We ordered the bento combinations with Tempura and Tonkatsu which was done correctly but nothing to brag about. The place is lacking Authenticity. The service wasn't great but decent. The quality of food being provided doesn't match the prices they were charging to their customers. read more

I came here for dinner on a Wednesday and it was a pretty good experience. The food was delicious and the service was courteous. Their seafood was fresh and their katsu was the best out of everything we ordered. It's a small hole in the wall type restaurant but definitely worth checking out. read more

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Another delicious lunch at Sanraku - and I think the bento lunch is a bargain for what you get. Delicious! read more

Sanraku - Bento with sesame chicken, California roll and tofu - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love love Sanraku for their consistent good quality of food and service. I love that we can get seated easily and they are very understanding with our baby. This is our go to place for date night and family nights. We get their shrimp Tempura, dynamite roll, dragon roll, hamachi jalapeño roll, California roll. Udon is yummy and tea panna cotta is super delicious. Want to try soba next time. read more

I don't live too far from here so I always wanted to try it out as it always looks busy! Went on a friday evening around 7pm- was seated swiftly by a very attentive staff, the lady looking after our table was so pleasant and friendly, going above and beyond to make sure we had a great meal. We got the sushi tasting, gyoza (recommended by the server- good choice!) edamame, Dynamite roll, 49ers roll and hamachi jalapeno roll. (we were hungryyyyy) All so beautifully presented when the rolls arrived, nice clean cuts in the rolls and laid out neatly. Loved the 49ers rolls- all of the rolls really were great, good fresh flavours in the fish and the sushi sampler was perfect also to get a taste of the chefs specials for that day- all appeasing to the eyes and the stomach. We were so full after this but the server tempted us with the free mochi dessert they offer if you scan the code on the table! Truly a great meal made better with our attentive server checking in throughout the meal making sure all was okay- you could tell they wanted everyone to have a good experience and we did! Will be back again to satisfy my next sushi craving. read more

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