The cutest and smallest sushi place I've ever been to! Came on a Friday night with 1 other person. It was a little bit difficult to find as it's in a little plaza and downstairs. Luckily there are signs pointing to the direction. The inside is super cute and small! There were only around 8 two person tables. It is super cozy inside with vibrant decorations. The staff was so kind. I believe at the time we went, there was only 1 sushi chef so expect to wait a little longer than usual. As for the food, the sushi was SO fresh and the pieces were huge. Would recommend coming early or calling ahead to see how many tables are available! read more

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A friend took me here by surprise, and I definitely will be returning for the great food.. I was definitely excited to taste the fresh spicy tuna rolls.. the service was adequate . Parking is always an issue in San Francisco but it's definitely worth the walk. read more

Sushi time was a pleasant and incredible surprise Located in a very unassuming mall, from the outside the restaurant almost looks hidden and very easy to miss. Once you enter you realize it's a small Japanese haven that serves some incredible food. I went with two friends in a weekend early evening with no reservation and was able to get seated quickly. The chefs special along with many other items we ordered were absolutely fantastic. The service was top notch and felt authentic. I was blown away by my experience here and felt for the quality, the value was hard to beat especially in SF. Will be back here again! read more

Was on a trip to San Francisco a while back from Tokyo. Happened to crave some sushi so stopped by. Food was excellent but the portions are definitely on the small side. Even in Japan these days our portions are larger, unless you pick up side dishes. So we had to order more than a couple of dishes to fill up. Sushi Time is a great place to eat authentic food, but the owner/operator should reconsider their size portions. More akin to the portion sizes we used to have in Japan 20 years back. On another note, the place is small and not a place where once can stretch. But the ambiance was good. We felt relaxed there. read more

Always visit here when I come to San Francisco. Cute little hole in the wall sushi restaurant and bar.

I am not writing a review because I want to keep this place a secret. It's that good. Otherwise, next time I show up I have to wait even longer for a table. These ppl know what they are doing. Go for it! Sushi time it is all the way. read more

Some friends and I stopped in for dinner hearing good things about this place. They have nine veggie roll options which was awesome. Everything was so fresh and delicious, service was pleasant and the atmosphere was great! 100% coming back! read more

I stumbled upon Sushi Time as I was looking for a quick dinner before watching the premiere of Joy Ride at the Castro Theatre for CAAMFEST 2023. This intimate restaurant had a couple of other solo diners as well but service was very quick. They had a couple of takeout orders as well. The spider roll and speed racer roll were excellent but the walu nigiri and maguro zuke nigiri stood out. I wish they were offered at more places. I'll definitely be back if I'm in the area. read more

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Done pick up a few times. First time dinning in. This small restaurant had a sushi bar and a few tables. Intimate atmosphere and has been in the neighborhood for over 20 years. I ordered: Hamachi Toro. Sake Toro and spicy scallop roll. The fish were all very fresh. Rice was just a tad hard. But for the price good value. Lots of ppl calling in to order takeout so be prepared for a slight wait. Waiter was very attentive. This small place is very cute but has no windows. read more

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A hidden gem on upper market street, but it is hard to find But once you are in you are transported to cute sushi bar that could be anywhere in Japan The owner was also the server that night and he was doing a great job We had a variety of nigiri well priced and tasty, we had a few Japanese style rolls and a lots of sake We all had a good time and we will get back soon read more

Celebrated the end of travel projects with my company at this restaurant. The owner was there and took our orders. He was very sweet! It was about an hour until closing time. I ordered way too much like always because I love getting a big assortment of nigiri. All the fish was tasty and fresh. I loved the mackerel especially. However, I was a little disappointed the uni I ordered wasn't so tasty. Maybe it was a little old? It had a sort of sharp flavor like it was not fresh. Uni is more expensive so I was sad to be served uni that wasn't at its best. Otherwise, we had a great time! I love the indoor decor too. Very fun and festive. read more

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DEVOURED sushi was so good and the staff is so so nice, love the vibe as well. vivian and karen are very sweet. good vegetarian options and very close to ucr if ur a ucr student. read more

Sushi Time - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Very hole-in-the-wall place! It's a super small restaurant with maybe max 20~ people inside so definitely come early. I came in with a group of 3 and we ordered the Barbie Roll, Astro Boy Roll, and BBQ Eel Roll. All were solid and worth the price! We wanted to order more but since the place got more busy, they told us that it would be a 30 minute wait so we just left. The place is super cute with many Japanese decorations and the server was very friendly. I'd come back to try more things! read more

our favorite quick date night spot nearby. we pop in here once every few weeks and always have a good time. this is a place with good value, no frills, helpful kind service, and fun ambiance! read more

雨の土曜日の夜。私は仕事帰りでめちゃくちゃ喉が渇いていて、お腹もペコペコちゃんでした。よく冷えたビールをよく冷えたグラスに注ぎあー幸せ。 まだ6時半前だったけど、既に本日のスペシャルの魚は終わっちゃっていましたが、マグロの漬けとハマチトロを。どちらも美味しい！ 前回同様、チラシにウニが無くて、イクラを足してもらいました。酢飯の程よい塩梅でなかなか美味しいのですが、アブラボウズの切り身は、ない方が良かったかな。 小さな店内ですが、とても居心地よくて可愛いお店のご主人もとても親切で、嬉しかったです。また行きます！ read more

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What a great hole in the wall (literally) spot for sushi! Was craving sushi and found this spot on a whim since it was nearby. Tucked away within a mall, this spot is easy to miss, but is well worth it! The food was amazing and service impeccable. Highly recommend the Barbie roll and salmon belly nigiri. Space is a bit tight inside but it adds to the experience! Definitely give it a shot if you're in the area and are seeking sushi read more

Sushi Time - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

What a hidden gem. I wouldn't have noticed Sushi Time on my own from the street, but I came here with a friend per word-of-mouth. Tucked into a small plaza between Market and 16th, the restaurant is a small but cozy spot with a sushi bar and a few tables. At the door, our vaccination cards were checked and then we were immediately seated. The host was very attentive, checking in on us periodically. We both ordered the chirashi don, which came with miso soup and a small green salad. The fish was fresh, and I loved that it had some unagi as well. I'd love to come here again - I want to try the sushi rolls next time! read more

Sushi Time - Miso Soup and Side Green Salad - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This place is so cute, it reminds me of many sushi or noodle restaurants I saw in Japan in little obscure spots. You probably wouldn't stumble upon it yourself unless someone told you about it because it's located in the basement of a mini shopping complex or through an alleyway if entering on 16th street. The restaurant is very small, maybe 4-7 tables depending on if you put them together and about 10 seats at the bar. I'd recommend getting here early to avoid a wait. The menu is basic and there aren't a lot of vegetarian options but they do have a few different types of Miso soup. I liked the Kenchia miso soup which has many different vegetables so it fills you up and is heartier than basic miso soup. read more

Sushi Time - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing sushi spot in the Castro! **This review this for takeout! Definitely coming back to dine in when things reopen! OVERALL: 9/10 FOOD: 9/10 They have a great selection of sushi. Amazing variety! Fresh and insanely delicious sushi. I'd recommend their Gi Joe Roll, Barbie Roll, and Mango Roll! Love the way they name their rolls haha!! Explore their rolls, they are really special and you can't find some of them anywhere else! PRICE: 10/10 Great prices!! Seriously! Their prices are very affordable for the quality sushi they offer. We spend about $80 for 4 people here. It's hard to find another place to beat them! CUSTOMER SERVICE: 9/10 Amazing customer service! We called to order 30 mins they close and they were happy to take our orders. They have 2 entrances to the restaurant and the staff kept both of them open just in case we couldn't find our way in. A very sweet Asian man took my order. I can see his smile under his mask when I picked up. LOCATION: 8/10 They located inside a little shopping plaza/ mall in the Castro on market. It's a little hard to find but they do have 2 entrances (one on market and the other one on 16th). Parking is hard not gonna lie but there are street parking on 16th and meters on market. Recommend getting there a little earlier to find parking if you're already starving and craving some damn sushi. read more

Sushi Time - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Nice little hole-in-the-wall restaurant for sushi in the Castro. It's a cute little spot, tucked away on a side street off of Market. There are very few tables, so you may have to wait - I wouldn't recommended for larger groups. The sushi is solid, but nothing mindblowing. Sushi is fresh and very reasonably priced though! I like to order the nigiri and handrolls (not necessarily on the menu, but you can ask for it). They also typically have specials and we like to order off of that as well - the salmon belly in particular was so tender. The staff here are also friendly and quick! read more

They just reopened this week for take outs only! I got my favorite rolls and nigiri with nigori sake to celebrate my friend's birthday at Duboce park! It was so nice to see Masa at Sushi Time again! read more

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Welcome to a bit of Japan, hidden place, stairs down or from the side, the lantern beckons. Step in and into a tiny sushi bar, just a few tables. Warm welcome and there's 2 menus, so many choices. Excellent rolls, everyone delicious. Nice choice of appetizers and beverages while you decide what to eat. The specials are absolutely excellent, we've eaten them all and not a klunker in the group. Enjoy! read more

Fresh tasting! Fair prices. Small cute hole in the wall. Good service. Highly recommend for sushi!! read more

Sushi Time - Spicy Yellowtail Roll, butter fish - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Can I be rich so that I can eat at their place everyday ? The fish is fresh and so buttery and their rice cooked and mixed with right proportion if vinegar. I have eaten at their places so many times and I haven't found one time that I didn't feel satisfied even when I just come for small snacks after my workout . read more

Cute lil spot near my gym. Food is okie. We enjoyed the Barbie roll. Overall Okie sushi overall. Rice and meat are equal size. Service was great that's why I'm giving 5 stars. read more

Our go to sushi spot for short wait times and good fresh fish. Astroboy roll! Do it! Solid and friendly service

Sushi Time is hands-down my favorite restaurant in SF. It's also my favorite place to take out-of-town guests because it has a great local vibe and an exceptional variety of delicious food choices. My current favorite treat is the baked muscles and crab. (It's making me seriously hungry just thinking about it.) It's a small space, with plenty of additional seating at the bar, in front of the chefs. It's a lovely space to hang out and talk with friends or my partner. It can still get kind of lively in there, depending on the crowd. But it's NOT a giant, white-noise restaurant, which I love. The owner, Masa, is very kind. And the perfect host. I've had so many joyful meals there. I can't say enough good about SushiTime. Can you actually feel love towards a restaurant? Apparently, yes. read more

Happy to be back after a very long break due to Covid. My fiancé loves spending his birthday here and we've just spend his 5th birthday here. Great service and EXCELLENT food, great atmosphere and great vibes. read more

Sushi Time - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

My friend and I stumbled upon it whilst looking for a sushi place in Castro. It was located underground and when we walked in, it felt like a small cozy place that's unique. Very cute! I thought the prices were on the more expensive side, and the sushi rolls and nigiri sushi were better than the average sushi store but not something you'd find at a fine dining environment. But, the miso soup was good (3 different flavors) and the selection of rolls is more than the normal selection you'd get. We got the rainbow roll, sake mango roll, baked mussels and two pieces of hotate sushi. Everything was fresh and tasty. I would've appreciated more hot appetizers though! Come earlier because there's not a lot of space in the restaurant. read more

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I think this my favorite sushi place in San Francisco. Go to Japan town for Shabu shabu or noodles. Your vegan friends will appreciate the vegan miso option. The seaweed salad, actually all the salads are super delish. The people next to us recommended the sake toro and hamachi toro and as they said it was " next level stuff" The place is small so better for couples. The tea selection is divine. Ok I'm done gushing just go and give it a try... read more

Sushi Time - LOVE the seaweed salad and green tea with peach - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is my go to sushi place. Little small, but has a lot of Charme and you can always order takeout. My favorites: -ocean trout sashimi -rainbow roll -best unagi eel I had so far -great miso soup -amazing salmon sashimi read more

Sushi Time - Unagi Don - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

SF institution! Great sushi, they take a lot of care in their takeout preparation and feels really authentic. Can't wait to be able to eat here inside again. read more

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So do you know about those sleeping tubes in Tokyo where Japanese businessmen too wasted on sake miss the last train to the 'burbs? They end up overnight in those little capsule-shaped compartments with their wives nary the wiser for their drunken escapades. I only bring those up because when I entered Sushi Time, that's what it feels like. I walked by the sandwich sign for the place all the time, so my curiosity got the best of me one evening and I gave it a try. I walked down the staircase (photo: http://bit.ly/1JvYCho), turned left and made the startling realization that the sushi bar and the tables next to the greenhouse-like window are all this place has to offer (photo: http://bit.ly/1HtEIS5). Am I in the Ginza? It was a good thing I was there early on a Monday evening since I was their first solo customer. Even though they told me to sit anywhere, I sat at the end of the sushi bar assuming this place would fill up quickly. It did, and I was fairly well scrunched into my little space. Sleeping tube redux. The menu is full of sushi and sashimi treats though not quite as fanciful as Takara Sushi nearby. For a breather, I started with the no-risk $3.50 Edamame (photo: http://bit.ly/1Nupyg0). Pretty standard. I moved on to the $6.95 Kamikaze Roll, which turned out to be five pieces of yellowtail, avocado and scallion rolled in rice sprinkled with tobiko. On the same plate was a couple of Chutoro (Yellowtail Belly) Nigiri which were blessedly unaccessorized for maximum flavor (photo: http://bit.ly/1GYaapU). For my entree, I ordered the $8.95 Baked Mussels, a quartet prepared almost like Oysters Rockefeller with the mussels mixed with crab meat, tobiko, panko crumbs and their own mayo sauce (photo: http://bit.ly/1HwlRrh). Even though it was fairly filling, they were just a bit too fussy for my taste. I probably should have gone for more rolls. Two young sushi makers were keeping busy in front of me, while one waitress handled the whole room. By the time I finished, I have to admit Sushi Time was a pretty adequate spot for a sushi fix in teh Castro, even if it does pale in comparison to the likes of Ino Sushi in Japantown or Akiko's on Bush in the FiDi. Unless you really, really want to eat in a sleeping tube. I don't think they let you sleep there though. FOOD - 3 stars...sushi is pretty good, not outstanding and those baked mussels taste like they belong in another generation AMBIANCE - 3 stars...sleeping tube SERVICE - 3.5 stars...nice at first but increasingly elusive as it got crowded TOTAL - 3 stars...tiny greenhouse of a sushi spot in the Castro provides a satisfactory sushi fix read more

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Despite the weirdly generic name, I LOVED this tiny sushi spot. It is a little hard to find-- kind of underground in a random alleyway spot. We only found it because they gave a random sandwich sign on the street pointing towards the general direction of the entrance haha. The inside is very intimate, probably seating no more than 20. The three of us sat at the bar area, where we had a view of the chefs making their creations. Service staff was quick and courteous. The ambiance is cozy, romantic. Lots of quirky wall decor. Lots of tables of twos. I ordered the tekka don (tuna on rice with miso soup and side salad). It was a little pricey ($22) but I think well worth it. The tuna was absolutely delicious! Buttery and melt-in-your-mouth quality, atop perfectly seasoned sushi rice. Very simple but so delicious! I will be back!! I think they do reservations, especially if you have a bigger group! read more

Sushi Time - Side salad and miso comes with the Tekka Don - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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It's like eating sushi in a tiny Photo Booth. Small. Confined. Space. Crowded. Claustrophobic. Must get air. Okay, enough with the joking, but really this place is small. How is the sushi? Small as well. Is it spectacular? No. Is it worth the 1/2 wait? Gosh no. It's just okay sushi served in a small confined space that mimics the crowded cramped restaurants of Japan. read more

Sushi Time - Eat in the basement....literally - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Awesome tiny restaurant for some sushi! No frills or tickling of the fancy BUT it's for any low key sushi lover. Low key meaning- no crazy rolls with bacon or put on fire. It's your standard sushi place... when sushi didn't sell out. The rolls were good and the fish tasted fresh. The price was good for what you got. Saki and beer available. Service was attentive. I'll definitely be back here! read more

This place is ADORABLE. Probably perfect for a weeknight date. Note: this place is SUPER small, about 4 tables so there will sometimes be a wait. This is however, part of their draw, it's quite cute and cozy on the inside, and I love the decor. The service is excellent, and the fish was fresh and well prepared. The rice however was a little too stiff, and felt like it had been sitting out for a little too long. Overall, I'd come back if only to impress my date with my ability to find hipster sushi places. read more

Sushi Time - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love this sushi place! Came here with a bunch of friends after the wait time at Lime was just TOO long, and what a pleasant surprise! The food was great, the but service was even better. Plus, we all ordered bottomless mimosas for only $7 a person! Let me tell you -- THEY KEEP THEM BOTTOMLESS. We couldn't even keep track of how many mimosas we each had, as the waitress came back and refilled them even better we needed to ask for more. What else can you ask for? read more

Sushi Time - bottomless mimosas! - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is a super quirky, cozy and intimate spot. It's a little difficult to find if you're not paying attention -- it's located inside a dark alley almost. I found it by just paying attention to the actual address (2275 Market). There's a little sign inside the alley that will direct you to Sushi Time, just walk down the short stairs and you'll see it to your left! This place is definitely super tiny, so seating is limited. Service was quick and friendly. I was lucky enough to get a tight table but don't be surprised if you have to wait or sit at the bar! Sushi was great. The sashimi was very fresh ($8.25 for 3 pcs) but small portioned. I suggest getting nigiri if you want something raw -- the slice will be bigger (2 pcs for $5.25) I ordered the spicy salmon roll (roughly $7) and the oshinko roll ($3.50). Both were decent! This is a great spot if you want fast, fresh and delicious sushi for a fair price! Also very clean which is a plus. Definitely a cozy and nice, casual date place. They offer happy hour from 5-6 PM if you're free! read more

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This restaurant really didn't look like a sushi restaurant (or any type of restaurant) from outside, other than the sign that says "Sushi Time" around it. It looked like a glass tube of a metro train car or something sticking out from a wall. The entrance was small, with lots of Japanese decorations, and the fun, cheerful decoration continued inside all the way from the entrance to the back. We were greeted with very warm smile and welcome by Japanese owner and staff. I was super happy to see that it was operated by Japanese people, that meant that I was going to have some good, authentic sushi! Inside was a bit narrow, just like a train car. Even though it is located underground, the glass tube exterior brought in lots of light. In order to provide some privacy, they had bamboo and cloth covering on that side. Not many seating there, the sushi counter extended about half or a bit more than half of this "train car" shaped restaurant, and several tables and chairs behind it. Once it gets crowded, it can get a bit warm, since they don't have any window or good ventilation (they had a fan running at the back to provide some air flow). We went during the happy hour, and got some sashimi and sushi. They were fresh, nice portion, and very delicious. We were happy with everything we ordered, and even though the happy hour menu is not very much, but it was still worth it to go there for the happy hour. read more

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