Wow what a hidden gem in SF for omakase! $95pp for the Shio tasting and it was so delicious! Quality ingredients, 100% worth it! Took my sister here for her birthday and it was a great idea as she really enjoyed the tasting. It was also very filling! First item: gazpacho - bold flavors of sesame and vinegar - delicious! 2nd: scallops- these tasted good between each sip of the gazpacho to cleanse my pallet. 3rd: steamed egg custard with ikura - this one was so good! One of my favs! 4th: trio of quail egg, tartelette, and chicken with pickled carrots- they addes tomatoes instead of shrimp for the tartelette due to allergy to shellfish. It was very tasty. 5th: assorted tobiko and fish - you get to make your own little hand roll with the assorted fish and tobiko! It was so fresh and tasty! Also one of my favorites! 6th: miso soup with mushrooms - they use red miso here and it was perfect! Not overly salty like other miso soups I've had. 7th: 4 piece chef's selection: this was my favorite out of the two sets of chef's selection. 8th: seared yellowtail - this was not my favorite, but loved the bold flavors of the sauce and the truffle oil was aromatic! The fish unfortunately was a bit too fishy for me. 9th: miso escolar! This reminded me of miso sea bass. Cooked to perfection. The miso is on the sweeter side. The kabocha was also sweet but I enjoyed it! Very tasty! 10th: last set of chef selected nigiri's. Seemed like they served the salmon again. They served the butter fish here and it was good but I found a bone on my piece but other than that it was pretty good. 11th: supplemental. My sister got the o-toro, uni, and wagyu trio and I just got the salmon handroll. 12th: the yuzu panna cotta was so refreshing! They even brought out a slice of yuzu cheesecake for my sister for her birthday! So thoughtful! Overall, great food and unique offerings for the tasting! Would love to come again to try seasonal tastings if that's offered! Only downside is the parking. The spots in front of the restaurant are commercial parking only so beware! Meter man drives by very often and writes a lot of tickets! read more

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We came here for a birthday dinner and got the Shio Omakase tasting. In total we had 11 courses which was sooo filling. I think our favorites were the barracuda, tataki, and ocean trout. The tobiko was also so tasty and such a fun assortment! Since we were celebrating a birthday, we also got a free yuzu panna cotta, but if I'm being honest.. the panna cotta had too much of a yuzu flavor that it almost tasted curdled LOL. It was so unfortunate since we had gotten an extra dessert of it and they were out of other desserts that day. We also got a polaroid to commemorate the experience, which was soo sweet and thoughtful. For $95/person, I think this is definitely a reasonable omakase tasting for the price. However, in terms of taste, I think I've had a few omakase places that I'd rank a bit higher (in that I enjoyed more of the dishes). The ambiance was nice inside-- it was pretty empty but the decor and layout was very pleasing. Staff were very sweet and accommodating, and parking (street parking) wasn't horrible on a weekend. read more

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Great quality sushi at a reasonable price! I took my bf here for his birthday, and it was such a great experience. We did the 11 course omakase for $95, plus a $35 premium supplement that included three special nigiris: o-toro, uni, and A5 wagyu. Totally worth it and the quality of each piece was excellent. The service was also amazing. Staff was super friendly and kept checking in on us throughout the meal, which made the experience even better. We enjoyed a glass of Chardonnay with our food, which paired nicely with the sushi. The interior is modern and stylish with a great vibe. Parking isn't the best in the area, so if you're coming from within the city, I'd recommend taking an Uber. I'd definitely come back and try this spot again! read more

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Fresh fish and a quiet/elevated ambiance. They usually have some decent to-go deals on delivery apps if you're looking to splurge a little for lunch. read more

Sushi Shio - Omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came to Sushi Shio to celebrate boyfriend's birthday with the Shio set menu at $95pp. We also added a sake tasting flight because, why not? Each dish was described impeccably by the staff and each dish was oriented to our dominant hand which was impressive. There were a few items that truly stood out including the chawanmushi with the ikura which was suuuuuuper silky, the edamame tartlette part of the zensai, the toro on the nigiri, and the yuzu panna cotta with roasted banana. Sushi Shio also went the extra mile for a birthday treat. I also appreciated that the birthday treat was served to not just boyfriend but also me (yay!). It was a dessert yuzu sake and it was super tasty! Overall, we had a wonderful time and it was worth the treat. I did get very full at the end and I think it's because of the spacing between dishes. It really caught up to me. read more

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We came during sf restaurant week and opted for the $60 haku menu. We booked a reservation for 6pm on a Sunday and were seated right away after we checked in at the front. The fish was incredibly fresh. Each nigiri was topped with a large piece of fish. My favorite is the fatty tuna, it just melted in my mouth! I also thought the assorted tobiko was a super fun and interesting dish. We got an assortment of tobiko of different flavors with sashimi underneath and some nori to be able to make our own little hand rolls. read more

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Came here for a celebratory lunch, and our waitress helped us commemorate it with a Polaroid photo. On top of the food being very reasonably priced for omakase, fresh and well presented, it was really the attentive service of our waitress that made this an extra special, warm and inviting place for me. Aside from the nigiri pieces, my favorite items were the chawanmushi and the miso sea bass. read more

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I have tried so many omakase places but this is by far one of the most dissatisfied restaurant I have been. While the experience had potential, the quality just didn't meet expectations. The fish didn't feel particularly fresh or flavorful, and the overall execution lacked the precision and care you'd hope for in a curated dining experience like this. Every single dish paired with sauce is imbalanced and some dishes feel a little bit weird compared to all of my previous omakase experiences. For the price point, I was expecting something much more refined--both in terms of ingredients and creativity. Unfortunately, it felt more like a standard sushi set with an upscale label rather than a true omakase journey. Service was decent, and the atmosphere was fine, but those alone aren't enough to justify the cost. At this price, there are better options in the city. I won't be coming back. read more

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My friends and I came during Restaurant Week since this was a spot we'd been wanting to try, and we opted for the $60 tasting menu. Parking was a bit tough, so I'd recommend giving yourself extra time to find a spot. We had a reservation and were seated right away. We weren't sure whether to go with sake or wine during the meal, and our server was kind enough to offer tastings of two sakes she recommended before we committed to a bottle--which we really appreciated. The fish tasted fresh, but the flavors didn't really wow us. The highlights were the seared yellowtail the yuzu panna cotta, which was a refreshing end to the meal. After a seven-course tasting menu and a bottle of wine, I left feeling hungry and a bit unsatisfied. The food wasn't bad, but considering the price point, I probably wouldn't go back. read more

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-NOT really an omakase spot. -No personal omakase chef for counter seating -Dry sushi/rice -ran out of items for set "omakase" tasting menu -good service/staff Sure the menu is a tasting menu but the sushi itself is not good quality. Came in on an empty Saturday night and their $95 omakase had ran out of some items so we opted for the $60 one. Usually you sit at the counter for omakase you have a personal chef create the sushi for you, instead we ordered and felt as if we are eating at a regular sushi spot, premade. Also the sushi rice is extremely dry!! They serve you a miso soup which they recommend to sip on during the course, possibly bc their rice is sooo dry. I noticed this in other reviews too, maybe the restaurant should change their rice or watch who is preparing the food? Are they giving us stale rice at this point? Staff was really nice and the ambiance was good as well but overall tasting experience was horrible. read more

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Came to Sushi Shio on a Thursday night for girls night. We made a reservation but the restaurant had plenty of seating throughout the night. We started off with a bottle of Dassai 45, which is one of our go-to super drinkable sakes. We each opted for the lower tier omakase for $59 vs the higher tier for $90 but ended up having to add the uni hand roll as a supplement. All of the fish was incredibly fresh and tasted great, but I wouldn't say it's significantly better than other Japanese restaurants in the city. The most underwhelming course was unfortunately the scallop, which was in a cold broth/sauce that took away from the scallop flavor. They also had very limited hot appetizer options so we ended up only getting the shishito peppers, which were okay. Overall, we had a nice dinner and a good experience here. The food was good and it's a great option for a more budget-friendly omakase option in San Francisco. read more

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Service: My husband and I finally visited Sushi Shio earlier this year, after wanting to visit for a while. I made a reservation online for 2 people for the same night. Upon arriving, there was some confusion with the staff and I'm not sure if there were some crossed signals with multiple booking sites or if it was due to the last minute-ness of the rez, but it was unclear if they would accept it (even though it was confirmed online). I'm happy to report that they were able to honour the rez (which was a relief since we were seated near the door and overheard some walk-in customers being turned away). And throughout the meal, the staff continued to be attentive and hospitable and were able to given recs when asked. Food: The tasting menu overall was excellent and it's clear that each dish and item was well-planned and prepared with care. It's hard to choose just one favourite, though the sushi and tartlette would definitely be up there for me. Price: The Restaurant Week deal wasn't too big of a price difference compared to their regular menu, so coming here for dinner on a typical night would be a similar experience I think. Yelp has it listed at $$$$ which I actually think is inaccurate since it seems more affordable than that. Location: Easy to get to by public transit - walking distance from Market St and several MUNI stops. read more

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We ordered the $95 "shio" tasting and a sake tasting We really enjoyed the experience and food here! We were all surprised the restaurant wasn't more packed - on a Saturday night there were only two other parties dining in. But as we were eating, every minute or two, there would be a receipt printing for takeout orders, so they were still very busy. Busy it's good for sushi restaurants which means the fish is fresh! The waitresses were so nice and the fish was indeed very fresh. My favorite parts of the menu were the Japanese egg custard (chawanmushi) and the chef's selected nigiri, which came out in two separate courses, each with four pieces of fish. The sake tasting was a generous pour, and the four of us shared two tastings. Would definitely come back! read more

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Located on a random part of Valencia by the highway, so this unassuming place definitely does not get much foot traffic. Since the restaurant was pretty much empty, the servers were so attentive and took so much care to proactively ask questions regarding dietary restrictions for the kids and explaining each dish. The food was fantastic! We were there celebrating a birthday and they brought out a piece of complimentary yuzu cheesecake that was delicious! As expected, the prices were not cheap, but the quality and uniqueness of the dishes showed. read more

Visiting friends on Valencia so decided to check this place out since it was in the same building. Cool interior design and busy as expected for a Friday night so reses are recommended but lucky for us we were seated before our scheduled time. Nigiri Sampler- very well presented and the fish to rice ratio was perfect and with 8 types of fish it was a good variety. The waiter identified each piece but would have liked if wasabi (which was not served) and soy was required based on the way each fish was described. Seared Scallop hand roll - Unique presentation of chopped seared pieces of scallop and flavors were ok. Good service and all the dishes were well presented but +$50 for Beef Donburi is a little over the top given the amount of wagyu provided. Overall, if you are in the area you could give it a try but would not make a special trip into SF for this experience. read more

Sushi Shio - Nigiri sampler & seared scallop handroll (top rt) - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

We dined at Sushi Shio for SFRW back in November 2024. They offered a $90 tasting menu, which is affordable (relatively speaking) for SF standards. Overall there was a good variety of hot and cold items. My personal favorite was the miso cod with kabocha purée. The cod was buttery and moist, and the purée was sweet and creamy. We added the o-toro, uni, and A5 wagyu supplement for +$35 extra, which were all very tasty as well. I thought the chawanmushi presentation was very disappointing. The egg custard itself was good, but presentation was awful; the bowl was maybe one-third full and it only had egg custard, ikura, and furikake. It could've used other ingredients like shrimp, crab, or even mushrooms to give the dish more volume. I wasn't a fan of the abalone with nigori jelly dish either. I didn't like the nigori jelly flavor, and my dislike of abalone is just a personal preference. Their miso soup was too salty, and the mackerel nigiri wasn't good. It wasn't bad or old, but rather just didn't taste good. Unfortunately, Sushi Shio didn't hit the mark for us for the higher-end Japanese restaurants in SF. Service was very nice, friendly, and accommodating, and ambiance was decent. However, we won't be returning. read more

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The food and ambiance are great. Honestly, Sushi Shio is one of my top spots for omakase, and it's incredibly underrated. I believe the tasting menu is worth the price, as it rotates and perfectly suits my palate each time. The tasting menu is priced fairly at $95, with additional costs for supplements like uni and truffles. Their portions of truffle and uni are remarkably generous--I'd come here just for those over and over again. I truly love their food. I'm knocking off a star because, while the service is good, communication was an issue. I had difficulty understanding our waitress due to her thick accent. Additionally, she didn't mention that a 20% gratuity was already added to our bill, which resulted in us unintentionally leaving a total gratuity of 40%. read more

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3.5/5 My friend and I came here for our birthdays with a reservation on a Friday night. We were basically the only ones in the restaurant which was surprising. We split the 18 piece sashimi tasting and each got the 8 piece sushi tasting. The nigiri pieces surprisingly had pepper in the rice? The sashimi was ok. We told them it was our birthday and they surprised us with two desserts, cake and a yuzu yogurt. This was so sweet of them! Service was good and nice! read more

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When walking in, I can't help but feel distracted by the random pictures hung up on the wall. Everything from the decor to the upkeep to the service seems to say that this is just your average Japanese takeout shop. However the food (and the prices) tell a vastly different tale. I had the Chirashi Bowl and was blown away. Such an excellent variety of fresh fish and flavors. The house salad and miso soup they served was also some of the best I've ever had. However, the prices are still a bit too high imo. read more

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Had high hopes for Sushi Shio but left feeling pretty disappointed. Made a 7pm reservation on Saturday (though we didn't need to - the place was practically empty with only 3 parties total include us the entire evening, which should have been a red flag). We were seated at a corner table right by the main entrance, which felt odd since the entire restaurant was empty. Authentic Japanese restaurants typically ask if you'd prefer the sushi bar or a table, but we weren't given that option. While they might have thought they were giving us privacy, being stuck in the corner by the door when we could have sat anywhere felt uncomfortable and strange. We went with the Omakase at $95 per person, expecting a memorable experience. Unfortunately, not a single dish delivered that "wow" factor I was hoping for. The 10-course menu felt repetitive with most dishes drowning in yuzu-based sauces that didn't taste authentically Japanese. The fish quality was questionable - nothing looked particularly fresh. The Zensai course was especially puzzling - mizuna, tartelette, and nanbanzuke that felt completely disconnected from each other. The sweet and sour chicken seemed like a cheap dish and forgettable. The Tataki dish (seared yellowtail) with pickled onion and truffle ponzu dressing was disappointing. The name mentioned 'truffle', but we could not smell the truffle at all. The yellowtail was not only seared but completely overcooked and buried in the ponzu dressing. Moreover, the miso soup felt like filler dishes that had no business being in a $95 Omakase. We also splurged on sake flights ($65 for Junmai Daiginjo, $42 for Nigori) which added serious damage to the bill. With the automatic 20% gratuity, this became a very expensive lesson. The restaurant seems to be positioning itself as upscale, but seeing DoorDash orders being prepped alongside dine-in service made me question their priorities. The pricing suggests fine dining, but the execution doesn't match. Sadly won't be returning - and based on how empty the place was, I'm guessing other diners feel the same way. read more

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Made reservations at 11:45 am for a birthday lunch and the restaurant was not open when we got there. Addendum: Nathan, the restaurant manager reached out to explain what had happened and invited us back. The tasting menu was amazingly priced for the amount of food and quality of each dish. Our server Kate was very kind and even gifted us a Polaroid picture to remember the occasion (late birthday). We would love to return for any future celebrations. read more

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This place has been on my bucket list for a while so I thought today's a good day to cross it off so here I am. I ordered the "Haku" tasting $59 and I added the premium B $37 and C $28 supplements along with it. Everything tasted amazing! The highlights for me would be the premium supplements which I highly recommend adding on to your tasting menu. The service here was pretty good as well. My server Josh was very kind, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable on their menu. The restaurant is well decorated on the inside giving off a modern vibe to it. The parking in this area can be a little rough, I recommend taking an uber or finding a nearby parking garage as the street parking can be scarce. Try it out if you like. :) read more

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I came here for restaurant week and the food was impeccable for the price. The sushi was fresh and rice was so fluffy and soft. I loved every dish they had and 10 courses for $75 in the city is a steal. I just wish they had more of the omakase feel with seats on the counter, watching the chefs prepare. read more

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This place was incredible. Came here for my anniversary and we still think about this meal. The food is so flavorful and every dish is unique and delicious. The fish here was also super fresh. One of the best omakase spots we been to. Definitely worth it. Will be coming back. The service was also great. read more

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The "SF Restaurant Week" $90 tasting menu left my friend and I feeling satisfied, yet also confused and surprised. Satisfied because of the nigiri and sashimi, which were fresh and of a generous size. Confused because the transition from dish to dish was starkly contrasted - sour to salty or hot to cold. Surprised because firstly, the gazpacho starter was extremely sour and overpowering for a first bite. Secondly, the apricot sorbet did not seem fit to be in the middle of the set menu, and again was sour. Thirdly, the true dessert which was a yuzu panna cotta was again, sour. Despite those items that fell short, the stand-outs of the night were the zensai (assorted tobiko and fish), chawanmushi, nigiri, and miso black cod. I would give Sushi Shio a second chance and would return for their sashimi, hand rolls, and nigiri only. read more

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Great quality fish with seasoned rice that makes for great take-out. We ordered this as delivery so can't speak much about the service but we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Super fresh and flavorful fish. I definitely recommend if you're looking to treat yourself. read more

The food was great. We cracked a few jokes with the server. I got the five piece exclusive tasting. I can't say which one was a clear favorite but the uni stood out to me the most. I finished the meal with a tuna hand roll which was a good amount of food. read more

Sushi Shio - Uni - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here last night with my teammates. We called in advance for a table at 7:30, and the restaurant was pretty empty so we got serviced fairly quickly. Ordered a couple of omakase tastings and some toro nigiris. Food was pretty standard. Nothing that wowed me but also didn't disappoint. This was probably my third time dining here. All in all would come back for their omakase set. read more

Sushi Shio - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

My friend and I got the $95 omakase set, we were excited to see an affordable omakase option open up in the city but this did not hit the spot at all... None of the sushi were particular standouts to me. The appetizers were not that great. In particular I remember the nori chip was extremely stale and was giving cardboard. The steamed egg, nori with mixed fish, and miso cod was good. But I don't know if I'd come back for just that. Perhaps their regular food menu items are better? I understand that it's on the cheaper end for omakase, but I don't think that should correlate to bad tasting food... We also waited a total of 3 hours for this entire meal. It was like unnecessary waits in between that we just got so tired lol, I did not expect to dine for that long. read more

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Came here to celebrate our anniversary and we enjoyed the 12-course tasting menu. Service was friendly and attentive throughout the entire meal and they were able to speed up the last couple rounds of food so we could make it to our show in time. We also got the junmai daiginjo sake flight and we enjoyed the selection that we got to try. Out of all the courses, we loved the tomato tartlet, DIY handrolls, soy-marinated abalone, and the miso black cod. The cod was cooked so perfectly, and every other component of the dish complemented the buttery fish. Overall, we felt like the cooked dishes were better than the quality of the raw fish. The 8-piece nigiri selection didn't wow us, the fish was fresh but the quality could have been better. The maguro was the best piece we had, it was the most melt-in-your-mouth. The dessert course was yuzu panna cotta and they also gave us a mango cheesecake on the house. Both desserts were light and delicious, a great way to end the meal. They took a polaroid of us to commemorate our anniversary dinner, which was such a cute touch. The service was very thoughtful the entire time and was honestly one of the highlights of the meal. My boyfriend and I agreed that we would come back to try the handrolls, but would probably skip the tasting menu next time. read more

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I was unfortunately led astray by TikTok reviews and will be adding this one to the miss list :( Originally, I was super excited to come and celebrate my bestie's birthday here, but I don't think I'll be coming back at all, especially considering the final price of the dinner and our experience. We ordered their $95 Shio Omakase tasting, and if I'm going to be 100% honest, everything was so mid and tasted like sushi I could get at a Japanese supermarket. What was on the menu today: 1. Welcome Gazpacho drink - tasted waaay too strongly of sake. It was so bitter and strong that I had to chase this dish with the Yuzu Sake I ordered. Didn't even want to finish this. 2. Sunomo Scallop - this was lacking a bit in flavor... I needed some depth or dimension to it, maybe some yuzu or lemon zest would have brightened it up a bit? 3. Chawanmushi - good, not amazing, but one of the better dishes 4. Zensai - this included 3 small bites - spinach, edamame tartlet, and a nori chip. The edamame tartlet was oddly extremely sweet and the nori chip was so hard to bite/chew and tasted extremely stale. Literally had to shove the entire chip into my mouth because you couldn't bite into it with your front teeth, it was that hard. The spinach seemed like such an odd filler too...? 5. Tataki Yellowtail - this was also really mid. Similar to the scallop dish, it needed some brightness or acidity in my opinion. 6. Miso Soup - this was ok, I feel like you can't really mess up miso soup. 7. Sushi Nigiri Set 1 - the nigiri were all just plain fish with rice. Nothing creative or special in terms of how they served the fish (seared vs. raw), flavor, or presentation. I think my favorite from this set was possibly the Ocean Trout w/ Chili Yuzu simply because of the little bit of Yuzu they put on, but even that was not amazing. My friend also said one of her nigiris was super salty for her :/ 8. Tobiko - this was ok... To me, it felt like a way for the Chef to use up other cuts of the fish without wasting it. Meh, not good but not bad. 9. Yaki Miso Marinated Fish - I think both my friend and I had lowered our expectations so much that we both though this was the better dish of the entire tasting menu. It's nothing compared to other miso-marinated fish, but it wasn't bad. The tomato and shishito pepper on the side were mid, and honestly, this was only "better" because everything else was just so lackluster. 10. Sushi Nigiri Set 2 - nothing really stood out to me from the nigiris here either. There was one that tasted more seared, but it also tasted more fishy. Similar to the previous nigiri set, my friend said one of the nigiris was super salty. I genuinely feel like I could've bought this from a Japanese supermarket because there was nothing special about these. 11. Premium Supplement A - we added on the O-Toro, Uni, and A5 Wagyu before we started the tasting, but honestly if I knew how the tasting would be, I probably wouldn't have added this on. We were so full by this point and the truffle they shave onto the Wagyu was so pungent that both my friend and I were a bit put off by it. The Wagyu didn't really taste like Wagyu, the Uni was probably the best of the 3 nigiris in this set, and the O-Toro was just mid (I honestly don't even remember this actually). 12. Yuzu Panna Cotta Dessert - I'm not a big Panna Cotta girlie so I took one bite and didn't want to eat anymore. It was a bit too creamy for me and it just wasn't my favorite dessert. Since it was my friend's birthday celebration, they also gifted us a Matcha Cheesecake which she said was mid and what you would get from a revolving sushi bar that's like 1/8th the price. Overall, I just wasn't blown away with the dishes they offered in the Omakase set or their creativity. For the hype they're getting about their Omakase set, I feel like you could pay just a little bit more at another spot and have a much better experience, both in ambiance and food quality. I haven't left feeling so unsatisfied and disappointed in a while, but I truly did for this spot. If I could go back in time, I'd choose to go to another Omakase spot that might be similar priced (or more expensive), but honestly, so much more worth because to me, the amount I paid wasn't worth it at all :( read more

Ordered for takeout and it was a bit of a let down. Freshness was questionable and everything tasted just okay across the board. No flavors truly stood out and the crab was bit dry. I may give the place a try in person because takeout was disappointing. read more

Sushi Shio - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Uni Toast ($26) - Two kinds of uni, truffle, salmon caviar on sourdough. Uni was great! With there was more truffle flavor despite having pretty big shavings. Tuna Handroll ($11) - BEST THING HERE. It was so good we ordered one again and the next time I went just for this haha! The negi toro melts in your mouth and the big spicy poke pieces gives each bite so much satisfaction. I think it's the sesame oil that amps it to the next level. So flavorful. Snow Crab Handroll ($14) - I had high hopes after the tuna handroll especially with the "seared uni sauce" but I did not see or taste any uni or the smokey taste from being seared. I'd just get the tuna handroll again! 10pc Sashimi Set ($45) - Fish was so fresh!! Lovely. Every piece was so fresh and delicious. Since it came in 2 pieces it's a good one to share. Ambiance is nice and classy, minus the loud pop music. Service has always been kind and attentive! 20% auto-tip read more

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3.8/5 stars. Came here on a Thursday night around 6:30PM and it was practically empty! No wait times at all. There was ample seating. Ambiance was okay. A little grime-y, though, for a supposedly nicer omakase spot. There were a lot of flies (fruit flies) flying around us and the food so that definitely contributed to the lackluster ambiance for me. Service was great! Everyone was super friendly and really made it a point to explain the food we were served. Now the food! Short summary: I'd recommend ordering a la carte and not their advertised omakase sets. Long summary: We ordered the Shio omakase set for $95 per person. For the price, we were SO FULL. It came with 18 items (including each nigiri)! So much food for such a good price. BUT.....first half of the items served was lackluster and didn't feel like they conceptually thought through the course (like the nori chip was, first of all stale, and second of all basically eating a mouthful of bonito flakes which threw me off). Several items were also overly sweet or overly salty or overly tomato-y or overly cucumber-y. Also, I noticed that the tobiko dish had a lot of fish skin still intact which was bothersome to me for an omakase place (see picture). BUT THEN. The second half was really awesome. Basically after the apricot sorbet break (which btw was also super random that they suddenly serve dessert in the middle of the course and especially after eating hot steamed egg...it felt weirdly placed), all the items that came after were GREAT! I loved the tataki, the yaki, and the nigiri. They were on point. So TLDR; the nigiri and specialty fish dishes were awesome! The other stuff, it is fine but not really superb for an omakase spot. I noticed TONS of people ordering pick up or delivery and I'm suspecting they ordered just the nigiri or sashimi sets based on the packaging, which validates my thought on how their sushi is superior to their other items. Anyway, I'd consider coming back again (or even ordering takeout) for a la carte. read more

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came here to celebrate my bday with some quality fish! we made a reservation but there were still some seats open when we arrived. service was amazing, constantly came by to check in on our table and how things were tasting. they were also playing some melodic edm, very suiting since we went to a show right after. the interior has a dark decor but soothing vibe for us. i would definitely come back!! read more

Sushi Shio - sake flight - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

I found it to be a very cozy place, everything in perfect order and very clean, especially the bathrooms. The food portions are fair and quite good in terms of quality and service. I really liked that they are pet-friendly. The 20% tip is already included, so I highly recommend the place read more

Sushi Shio - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Nice place overall. We went as a group of three, but there was a significant delay in getting our food. On the positive side, they do offer a nice variety of options on their menu. read more

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My friends and I went to Sushi Shio and got their $90 9-course tasting menu. Everything was delicious and really high quality. Some of the standout dishes for me were the fatty tuna nigiri, Hokkaido scallops and the yuzu panna cotta. I'm normally not a panna cotta girl but I cleaned that dish up! Is it worth it? Yes & no! Although we weren't full from the 9 courses, the supplements left us feeling satiated. If I were to go back I'd get supplement B mini don because you can make multiple hand rolls from the dish- that definitely seems like the better value! Total price after the supplements brings it to about $125-130 which is on par with other omakase places in SF, so if you haven't been I'd definitely give it a try! One thing to note is that there's no difference between sitting at the chef's counter vs tables- the chef's prepare the food in a separate section so you don't really get to see the preparation. Tables are great if you want to catch up with friends and chit chat. If you're looking for the traditional omakase experience where you can see the chefs prepare the food you won't get that here. read more

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Sushi Shio is an upscale sushi restaurant tucked at the end of Valencia. We stopped in without reservations, but on a weekend, I recommend making reservations. The restaurant has curated lighting, and the floating wall casts beautiful shapes and shadows. There are two and four tops, creating small, intimate seating. Shushi Shio offered a holiday prix fixe menu tasting, creating a sampler of delightful flavors. We tried some items off the standard menu, including the cream urchin with shaved truffle, creating an unusual and delicious combo with bursts of sweet salmon eggs. The service was well timed, keeping our glasses full and bringing our dishes staggered out so that food did not pile up, allowing us to enjoy the pace of the meal. read more

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Josh absolutely makes me feel right at home in Sushi Shio. He and I are like modest alter egos interacting with each other in one of the finest sushi bars. I let him know what I like to have, and he understands me completely. Sushi Shio is one of the best sushi bars that gives me the right to decide compared to those that offer mandatory omakase at such a high-end price. I imagine that I hardly finish the chawanmushi. Hopefully, the finest of sushi bars like Friends Only must have other alternative options if a sushi GAI like me were to dine there one day. The reason I come to Sushi Shio is to have all different raw bluefin tuna fillets to DAI for. So first off, a clear cup of genmaicha and a sea scallop with cucumber salad. Good quality with a cute presentation! Very important to eat more greens that contain plenty of fiber. Then come four different bluefin tuna fillets in the nigiris. They're all prepped with an adequate amount of soy sauce and wasabi. The supreme fatty tuna is way above the clouds. Though its tiny bit falls out of the nigiri, its fatty fillet is so fluffy. When it comes to the best tuna, it doesn't get any better than this. As days gone by slowly, I still clung my thoughts of eating raw seafood that's absolutely rich in proteins and omega 3s. Being in Sushi Shio and enjoying myself has put my mind at ease. A better experience worth sharing. read more

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