Came here for a lunch around 1:25pm, lots of spaces to sit as it wasn't too busy, I was seated by Ben. Awesome guy took care of us pretty well.... I ordered 3 rolls and the salmon Sake. Unfortunately no photos but the food was 9/10 pretty solid the prices were what made me super surprised. The Salmon was very fresh and surprised as it had a good mix of fat and freshness. 15 for a dragon roll 17 for a lion king 20 for 9 pc salmon Compared to many restaurants those prices are very fair and for the quality of them I couldn't find find anything to point out that made me spot why it would be cheaper than most places. I wasn't able to try anything other than the sushi rolls but the sushi rolls are a must get! read more

I recently dined at Sushi Sheng with my mother and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience. We ordered five dishes, and honestly, none of them stood out in a positive way. Two dishes in particular were especially unenjoyable. The ramen was not to our taste at all, and the calamari was very underwhelming, the batter had little to no flavor. We eat at Japanese restaurants often, so this wasn't a matter of being unfamiliar with the cuisine. When we politely asked the server if one of the dishes could be taken back, we were told that this "has never happened before" and that we simply weren't used to Japanese-style ramen. The response felt dismissive and somewhat defensive, rather than helpful. There was no effort to address the issue, offer an alternative, or show any concern that we didn't enjoy the meal. Instead, it felt like we were just expected to pay for everything regardless of our experience. We chose not to make a scene and paid the full bill, but the lack of customer care left a lasting negative impression. Good service means listening to customers and handling feedback with professionalism, something that was missing here. I hope they take feedback more seriously in the future. I won't be back. There are far to many great Japanese restaurants in the city. read more

First time trying as it was recommended by a friend. They have a fairly extensive menu with good selection of appetizers, sushi/sashimi and rolls....and prices looked very reasonable considering located in a popular part of the City with some notable other places that recently opened in West Portal. Service and food was good and solid. I was with a couple of friends and we only ordered a few items to share. I feel like i need to go back and try their ramen and more sushi options, however, as my friends aren't that adventurous so we only had some gyoza, edamame, and a couple of rolls! Note: no reservations but Yelp waitlist was easy and helpful. read more

Came for a super quick dinner and they met the challenge. Server came right away and we were prepared with we wanted to order. Got Bento box dinners. Dinner costs a few bucks more than lunch so I'll just say lunch is a great deal while dinner is ok not bad price. Bento box comes with miso soup and rice. Got soup on cold day hit the spot. Salad was a bit wet so 3 stars for the salad!!! Entrees were pretty good tho smaller portion than some other restaurants but here you get a choice of 3 items while others give 2. Pork katsu juicy and crispy, Saba was moist and nicely salty, tempura hot and crispy and the salmon tender and tasty. All in all a great quick meal. Server came often to top up hot tea. Hot sake to start the meal. Small restaurant but par for local restaurants. Nicely designed and cozy. read more

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Was craving sushi and stumbled upon this new spot. Not sure how long it's been around, but it was new to us and we were down to try! We ordered a bit of everything, and I went for the omakase. Oysters - Just okay. Nothing to rave about, and they were on the smaller side. Tofu - Good texture but a little bland. The sauce helped, but I wish there was more of it. Gyoza - Tasty, though pretty standard. Omakase - Fresh and nicely portioned! The only downside was that it came out last, so I was already getting full from the other rolls while waiting. Romeo and Juliet Roll - The star of the night! Totally lived up to the hype! The flavors blended perfectly, and it was easily our favorite roll. Giants Roll - Solid choice, nothing fancy but still really good. Spicy Tuna Crunch Roll - This one missed the mark for us. The tuna seemed cooked, while we thought it would be raw. The entire roll was deep-fried instead of just having crunch on top. We didn't finish it and didn't bother taking it to go. Hamachi Kama - Really flavorful and moist, though smaller than expected for the price. Overall, it's a great casual spot to satisfy a sushi craving. Parking was surprisingly easy! We had a 6 PM reservation for five and found a spot right across the street. Would definitely come back if we're in the area again! read more

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Pretty good food. Ok service. A bit cramped interior especially when it gets busy. Service was great but seems understaffed. read more

We've not been here in a bit so decided to come for lunch. By the time we finished, the small interior was full of customers. The 2 item lunch special $20 was enough food for us. They have a 3 item lunch for $25. We added a pair of hamachi nigiri which was tender but left me with a metallic after taste. The lunches came with miso soup (I think my homemade one tastes better) and salad (liked the dressing. Hubby ordered teriyaki chicken and mixed tempura which came with 2 shrimp and 2 vegt pieces. I ordered the shrimp tempura which was 3 shrimp and tge kaki fry - 3 delicious oysters. Over all, happy with the tempura but would order the mixed dish next time and kaki fry. I took a bite of Hubby's chicken and it was tender and the sauce wasn't too sweet. Service was acceptable. read more

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Phenomenal nigiri . Exceptional in freshness and flavor. Left me feeling very energized. My girlfriend got the two piece bento box with agedashi tofu and saba; it came with rice, miso soup and a small salad that was crispy but she said the dressing could be better. The bento was hot and fresh. We also got the sesame chicken, battered in tempura with a slight sesame glaze... crunchy and fresh. I'm already dreaming of returning to eat more of that nigiri. Great service! Cozy ambiance with cool aesthetic details. read more

Sushi Sheng - Miso soup - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

We really enjoyed our experience at Sushi Sheng! We put ourselves on the Yelp waitlist and were seated at the estimated time without issue on a Saturday night. I'd note it was busy and the space is medium sized (not tiny, not too big). The fish was super fresh, both the sake toro sashimi and all of the fish in the two rolls we got: the oh my god roll, and my favorite - the Romeo and Juliet. The scallops in the R&J roll were delicious! Food in the photos plus a large hot house sake were $78.13 after tip. We thought that was a great value for the quality of the meal and prompt service. read more

Sushi Sheng - Sake Toro (Salmon Belly) - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We were looking for sushi takeout around Stonestown and decided to try Sushi Sheng. We got two sushi combinations and some California rolls for the kiddo. Everything was packaged well, the food tasted fresh, and the pricing was very reasonable. The sushi combos came with a mix of California rolls, nigiri, and sashimi. I liked that they gave white tuna in the sashimi, as you normally get really basic salmon and tuna. The nigiri mix was great and did include a piece of blue fin tuna (closer to chutoro) for under $30 bucks is a deal in this day and age. My son loved his basic California rolls. No frills, just good. Sushi Sheng is probably going onto my rotation now and I'm glad I tried it read more

IMHO Great neighborhood sushi restaurant in West Portal with very friendly staff and service. Five of us planted ourselves in a small booth. Thankfully we fit, fairly comfortably. The seat cushions need to be refreshed, but they were better than sitting on hard wood. We ordered four beers, a bowl of saimin, a bento box w/Korean short ribs, gyoza, mixed tempura & spicy tuna rolls, Spider rolls, Combo Sushi, and Crunchy California roll. My bento arrived without the tempura (which I didn't realize until we got home. I just hope we weren't charged for it since grampa paid the bill.) Food was tasty, and all plates cleaned. I wish my Korean short ribs were more tender. I had to fight to get the meat off the bone. My daughter ordered an extra beer, but that was forgotten as well. Overall, we'll be back. read more

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To be honest, as I've started to explore more of the newer restaurants and eateries dotted along West Portal, I never would've guessed that Sushi Sheng would end up being one of the best. Not that I assumed it wouldn't be, but I just figured it was like so many other neighborhood Japanese restaurants - great for the area, but otherwise nothing all that special. However, as so many of my fellow Yelpers have already attested to, the food here is far better than that! From the outside, the look of this place is rather unassuming, but the inside has a cozy sort of vibe, especially given the handful of booths they have. As for the menu, it'd almost be impossible not to find a dish you'd be curious about. From their lengthy assortment of appetizers, bentos, entrees, rice plates, and donburis to their long list of sashimi, nigiri, rolls, and omakase options, there was no shortage of dishes that piqued my interest than I could count. So much so, in fact, that after thoroughly enjoying my first trip here with friends, we've ended up making several trips back for more! -- HAMACHI NIGIRI (2pcs)...$8.25 Pretty straightforward, but in a good way. The cut of hamachi was slightly on the larger side, the rice was great, and the flavors were exactly what you'd want them to be - fresh and delicious. -- ROMEO & JULIET ROLL - Salmon and Avocado Topped with Scallops, Tobiko, Mayo, and Scallions...$18.99 This was terrific! Obviously, it helps that salmon, scallops, and avocado go so well together, but regardless, this tasted so good. The salmon and avocado were fairly thick and I loved the slices of scallop on top. -- GIANTS ROLL - Shrimp Tempura, Snow Crab, and Avocado Topped with Fresh Salmon and Special Onion Sauce...$17.99 Even though I'm not sold on the onion sauce (it's not bad, just not expected), I thought this was pretty good! The shrimp tempura still had some crunch and they didn't skimp out on the salmon. -- LUNCH BENTO BOX COMBINATION - Agedashi Tofu, Tonkatsu, and Saba Shioyaki...$23.99 (lunch) Mostly solid. The Saba Shioyaki was a tad disappointing (I wish the taste hadn't been so subtle), but the Tonkatsu was surprisingly moist and I liked the Agedashi Tofu (the batter had a slight gumminess, in a good way). -- CHICKEN KATSU CURRY RICE - Breaded Fried Chicken with Curry and Rice...$20.99 Although the piece katsu wasn't the biggest I've had, this wasn't too shabby. The batter was super crispy and the chicken itself was super juicy. That said, the curry itself could've used more of a punch. -- SOFT SHELL CRAB - Deep Fried Breaded Soft Shell Crab...$13.99 Admittedly, I didn't love seeing it served in its original form, but the taste of this was spot on. The batter was thin and crisp, the crab was meaty and flavorful, and the whole thing wasn't super oily. -- CHICKEN KARAAGE - Marinated Fried Chicken with Mayo...$13.99 Given its dark coloring, I thought this was going to be crunchy and overcooked, but it was actually the opposite - the outside was more soft than crispy while the inside was actually quite juicy. -- SUSHI COMBO - Chef's Choice of Nigiri (6pcs), Sashimi (4pcs), and California Roll...$30.99 Not the sexiest combo, but, for the money, this was a pretty decent deal. The cuts of salmon and tuna were really thick and the California Roll had a good ratio of filling to rice. As for the nigiri, all of them were fresh, but my favorites were easily the toro and salmon. -- ICHIBAN ROLL - Mixed Fish and Avocado Topped with Spicy Scallops, Crunchy Garlic, and Wasabi Soy...$16.99 As suspicious as "mixed fish" sounded, this was terrific! I liked how there were various cuts of fish (mostly salmon and snapper), but the scallops were the best part - fresh with a touch of heat from the chili crisp oil. -- OMAKASE - 10pcs Chef's Choice Nigiri...$52.99 Unfortunately, I couldn't catch all of the cuts, but I could easily identify my favorites - the two cuts of toro, the salmon belly, and the hotate were all fantastic. Not that the rest were lacking by any means! Along with the food, the other thing I really like about Sushi Sheng is the service. Each time I've been here, they've always been so friendly and attentive, stopping to check in without being overbearing. If I had one (semi-)knock about this place, it's that some of the prices feel a little much for what you get. Maybe it's because I've seen lower prices across some of my recent travels, but $21 for a chicken katsu curry and $14 for chicken karaage felt oddly high, especially considering how just as many things felt fairly priced. Price aside, there's no question for me that Sushi Sheng stands out from SF's many other neighborhood Japanese restaurants. Granted, I don't think their cooked entrees amaze, but they're still perfectly fine and I'll absolutely be back for their omakase and sushi options. All in all, FOUR AND A HALF STARS rounded down for now. read more

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It's hard to find a chirashi less than $28 especially in the city, an the quality and thick cut of the fish here was well worth the price. $1.50 oysters the day we were there was an extra perk. Sushi Sheng is a cozy and low-key spot with ample booths for a spontaneous sushi night out. read more

Sushi Sheng - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Very good assortment of dishes including sushi, bento box combinations, curry rice plates, and appetizers. Service is super polite and attentive. They take reservations via Yelp. read more

Sushi Sheng - Dinner Bento (Combination) (3 Items) with salmon shioyaki, saba shioyaki, and tofu agedashii - all very good - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Found this place on Yelp since it's pretty close to Stonestown Mall... and it did not disappoint. Parking is a little challenging since there's no designated parking area, it's a street parking kinda thing so you might have to go around a few times. The place is a bit small but cozy. Very busy also. Was able to be seated after 15 minutes of waiting which wasn't too bad. Hubby ordered the omakase while I ordered the lion king roll. We also ordered some potato croquette which was delicious! Staff is super nice and food came out quickly. Will come back again to try their other rolls and bento boxes. read more

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The sushi is amazing. We ordered the omakase, and the quality and portion of fish was perfection. We were over the moon to see uni (sea urchin) included. However, the dinner was soured because the waiter forgot our appetizer and multiple requests for water refills. Most likely, we'll be back to try and receive better attentiveness read more

Sushi Sheng - Omakase - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

What's open for New Years Day? This Chinese run Japanese restaurant. They ask for 5 star Yelp reviews in exchange for ice cream which is not allowed per business owners and servers per Yelp rules. We need to be able to tell the truth. Four seasons roll (unagi, real crab, tuna salmon, sauce avocado), negi toro, and the giants roll (tempura and salmon) . Add real crab for the extra $3 totally worth it. The negi toro was the highlight. Fresh and tasty. Giants roll was just okay, tasted rather plain, and the shrimp tempura was on the cold side. The four seasons was way. better So let's talk about the failures. No one likes plastic in their food, and we had it in our roll and it was gross. Worse yet it happened twice. I get they use it to wrap and cut their rolls but for realz, this was annoying and dangerous to eat plastic. Also, beware the rolls that say "snow crab" didn't have real crab. The sunomono salad was lackluster. Hard to find street parking. read more

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The sushi is SOLID but the ramen is forgettable. Definitely decently fresh fish and a good selection of sashimi's/dons/nigiri and rolls. Only gotten take out but they always deliver :) read more

Came here for lunch , finally trying this place,, saw menu from yelps post ,, every time I come down here mostly Americans come eat ,, only Japanese restaurant around ,,,since Fuji restaurant closed down few years ago ,, here we were the 3rd table ready to order,, our waitress was sort of rude,,my bff ordered chicken curry bowl ,, taste was just ok ,, truly not real Japanese ingredient curry ,, n it real came out small bowl,, with that price should be alittle more,,, my combo mixed veggie tempura with teriyaki beef , which I asked, can I have a medium rare ???and a waitress say sure, but came out, medium to cook for me,, you see my video of my order is so tiny, compared to other Japanese restaurants,, gooshhh !! I also ordered the tofu appetizer,, the tofu was slightly fried and they put it in a sauce, which it didn't come out crunchy.. disappointing,, while we were eating, I hear argument from the kitchen and kitchen was pretty far and they were speaking to village Asian language. I hear it. It bothers me a lot. It's like I'm in the Chinese restaurant.,, the other customers I guess it doesn't buy them because they're not Asian,, like why I go to a Japanese restaurant ,,and I hear Asians yelling like I'm in a Chinese restaurant !!! they can't be professional professional about it ???? Geezzzzzz.. I'm so bad I'm eating ,, as I keep comparing it from my favorite Kiki Japanese restaurant in Sunset area ..... which is real Japanese own,, even from their kitchen I don't heard any Chinese employees yelling at each other... this sushi sheng I won't be coming again .... read more

Sushi Sheng - Pricy snackkkk lol.. - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very very tiny portion when I got the beef teriyaki with salmon sashimi compared to some other places. I was the only customer here and had to look for the waiter. Dont think I will come back read more

On a Saturday night there were a few couples and a few families with young children. Small and busy, but putting yourself on the Yelp list helps shorten the wait time. Most people were getting rolls. They were good, and I would go back to check out the nigiri. read more

Sushi Sheng - Spicy Tuna Crunch Roll And Caterpillar Roll - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

My partner and I shared the California Crunch Roll and Philly Crunch Roll. Both rolls were fried, so they were definitely on the heavier side, but I really enjoyed the flavor. The Philadelphia roll had a nice creamy texture thanks to the cream cheese, which I loved. We also shared a large hot Sake, Sapporo Beer, and and an Asahi Beer - great pairing with the sushi. Our server, Ben, was super attentive and friendly, which made the experience even better. read more

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Came here randomly on a weekend for lunch. Low key a hidden gem. Great food all around and amazing service. We ordered tempura, katsu curry, sushi, nigiri. Everything was good and there was no wait! The staff was so kind and quick. Their service alone would be good enough to go back. It's a casual spot but very cozy decor that feels like it'd be perfect on a rainy day. read more

Sushi Sheng is a decent spot for japanese if you are in the neighborhood. We came for lunch and I think they have good portions and are reasonably priced. I really liked that they have both a lion king and lion queen roll! read more

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The food is good. I love their combinations . The service was good too. The place is very simple but clean. It is located in the heart of West Portal and the prices are quite reasonable , read more

Sushi Sheng - Nigiri Sushi - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Though we were excited to have a sushi restaurant in West Portal, Sushi Sheng missed the mark for us. Service was slow even though they weren't busy, and sushi was worse. Fish quality wasn't great, and sushi rice fell apart. Chicken katsu was decent, but some pieces were more batter than chicken. read more

Sushi Sheng is an absolute gem nestled in the West Portal neighborhood of San Francisco. They serve fresh, high-quality ingredients with impeccable, attentive service. Came here for lunch on a weekday with my friends and enjoyed a variety of foods including oysters, Omakase, sushi rolls, sashimi, beno box and curry (which I forgot to take pictures of). Everything was excellent and fresh. I would love to come back again anytime I'm craving sushi! read more

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We went there for dinner. We were seated pretty quickly because of the yelp reservations. The service was mediocre. It was sometimes nice but also other times not too friendly. I had mixed feelings about the food. The assorted sashimi 16 pieces was good. There was fresh hamachi, tuna, salmon, and walu. I also had two pieces of yellowtail. I had the bento box with sake roll and tonkatsu. The roll wasn't made as well as I would have expected and the tonkatsu was a bit over fried. The decor of the place has a Japanese modern look with dark wood and white walls and two TVs on the side. It's a nice neighborhood restaurant. read more

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West Portal location, meter parking only. Seafood was fresh. 6 oysters on ice, lemon, and Tabasco, with mini roe, green onion on them was very good. The charashi bowl was very good, vinegar rice, chunks of raw fish. Sashimi 8pc assorted picked by chef, was very good, chunks of 4 type of raw fish. Service was very good, refilled tea, cleared eaten entree dish. Ambiance is nice, some cubicle booth for privacy. Overall 4 stars out of 5. read more

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Sushi Sheng is a great sushi restaurant on the West Portal block in SF. I've been here a couple of times and the fish has been fresh and the food has been pretty good. I have tried the 12 and 16 piece assorted sashimi and both times the fish were fresh and delicious. The sashimi was chef's choice and for the 16 piece sashimi, we were given sake (salmon), hamachi, walu, maguro, and seared maguro. We really enjoyed all of these fish. For the 12 piece sashimi, it came with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and albacore. Also really good, but the 16 piece was a bit better. The 12 piece was $28.99 and the 16 piece was $33.99. We tried the Giants roll ($17.99), which was not on the menu, but on the board of daily specials. The Giants roll had snow crab, shrimp tempura, and avocado inside, and was topped with salmon and their special garlic sauce. It was really good! We also ordered the 3-item bento lunch ($21.99) and chose salmon teriyaki, CA roll, and beef short ribs (+$2.50). It also came with miso soup, salad, and rice. Although I tried only a taste and it was good. Service was pretty good. We went close to closing time and they didn't rush us, but they let us know when the kitchen was closing. The restaurant isn't large but there are a number of tables and booths for small parties. Overall, a great sushi restaurant in West Portal. read more

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We were shopping in the area and decided to try sushi sheng for the first time. It was a great decision! We got the sushi combo which I thought was really worth. The portion size of the fish were all very generous! we also got the Romeo and Juliet roll which was yummy with scallop. The hamachi Kama was nicely cooked and crispy. Would definitely come back when in the area! read more

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Ordered the pork katsudon which is a childhood favorite of mine. It was delicious, just the portions of pork to rice didn't match. Good amount of rice, just not enough tonkatsu. It was quite thin. I will still give this spot a try to get their sushi so I can get a full experience. Miso soup was also meh, and I like a good miso soup! read more

Sushi Sheng - Pork katsu don takeout - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Solid sushi at a reasonable price. We ordered the chirashi don and some maki rolls and were satisfied for what we paid. Not mind blowing but would definitely come back. read more

We've dined in at Sushi Sheng before and loved the food and service. Today we were looking for a take out option but in a party tray. Our go to place used to be Sushi Zen where they had a decent party tray (Party tray A) that didn't break the bank. However, the price seemed to creep up and what used to be a great deal, is now more competitive with other sushi restaurants. I did a search on Yelp and among the choices, Sushi Sheng hit the mark - great sushi (from our past in dining experience) and close by. Sushi Sheng "Party tray A" was awesome! Great price for what we got. I am so happy to have found this and now whether it be dine in or take out, we won't be disappointed!! read more

Sushi Sheng - Party tray A - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came in for a quick lunch and it was great! Very kind and attentive wait staff. Cute location too with lots of shops and restaurants around. Menu standouts were the lemonade (delish) and the crab rangoon / crab cheese puffs were probably the best I have ever had! Would be happy to return read more

Sushi Sheng - Lemonade, crab rangoon / cheese puff - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here on a Wednesday for my friends birthday! It was really cute sushi spot and felt really homey inside. We ordered 3 rolls and an unagi don. The sushi were all so well made and the unagi don had so much flavor. Since it was my friends birthday the staff were so kind to bring a slice of cheesecake and sang happy birthday for her! Overall I really enjoyed my experience here!! read more

Sushi Sheng - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

The omg roll and the lakers roll are spicy and delicious. Pass on the chicken curry. Yay go warriors not lakers hahaha read more

Sushi Sheng - Great OMG roll, and Lakers roll -- even if we're team warriors lol both spicy and Delicious! - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good service and food was yummy. We got the tartare appetizer which resembles tuna poke on a giant shrimp chip but the star of the show was the sushi/sashimi combo. Was intrigued by the chili oil on fish combination, but those were actually my favorite pieces. Unfortunately I do not have any pictures but it was an overall good experience and good service. Come here for a chill vibe and if you want to sing along to 2010s pop! read more

Sushi Sheng - What's left of my sashimi Sushi/sashimi Sushi Combo - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food is always fresh and tastes good! We especially have been impressed by the saba, ocean trout, and hamachi. The rolls are fun and some are saucy which I think can be fun if that's your vibe that evening. Especially love the oh my god and giants roll. The servers are kind and attentive. I've eaten in person and placed pick up orders. Really happy to see good, high-quality sushi in the neighborhood. You'll see the price also reflects that it's not the cheapest, but I'm always happy to spend a little more on something quality. read more

We really liked Romeo and Juliet roll & Sushi combo. Niku don was also good. Our 2.5 years old son also really enjoyed the meal! read more

Sushi Sheng - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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