First, I only went here because Gilligan's down the street was sold out. Bummer. Thought I'd give this a try! Wow. Bad. I feel slightly generous giving this two stars, but I don't like giving one stars unless something really truly deserves it. However, this was the worst poke bowl I've ever had in my life. They call it a poke bowl, but they don't serve it with any rice. It came with shredded iceberg lettuce on a bed of mayonnaise. Gross. The tuna was cut into such small chunks it looked diced. There was nothing Hawaiian about it. And it was $16. read more

Sweet Ginger - Mayonnaise lettuce - Japanese Near Me - Sausalito, California

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Poor excuse for sushi. Scraps of raw fish in rolls, tempura batter was thick and greasy, even the rice wasn't right. Sorry folks, you should do better. read more

Sweet Ginger is a really cute restaurant tucked away in the neighborhoods of Sausalito. It's one block off the Main Street but the restaurant itself has a really cute ambience and interior decoration. The staff and service are really really kind and the price point is so affordable. The sushi was so good. We ordered the Caledonia roll and all the ingredients tasted so flavorful and fresh. The salmon was also really fresh but could've had a little bit more flavor in the soba noodles and salmon. The sauce for the salmon was really good however. Definitely recommend giving this place a try! read more

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Eaten in and gotten take out a few times. Came in on a Friday evening and the fish was especially fresh and tasty. We loved the sashimi combo, super great value, the hamachi avocado roll, and the Dragon roll. didn't get it tonight but their assorted tempura is awesome - actually all of their tempura is great, made to order. Great value! read more

Sweet Ginger - Hamachi Avocado Roll - Japanese Near Me - Sausalito, California

This place is really good, I was really friendly staff. They let us get a table for dinner 15 minutes before opening, and even allow us to use the employees only restroom. The sushi was good, I ordered the traditional spicy tuna roll, lion king role, and another specialty role. The flavor was great, the fish was fresh, my one complaint is that the sushi sizes were on the smaller side. For the price of each roll, I would've hoped they would be a bit bigger and more filling. Endless tea which was delicious. read more

Sweet Ginger - sushi rolls on a blue plate - Japanese Near Me - Sausalito, California

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If I could leave zero stars I would, but unfortunately that's not an option. The portion sizes are extremely small. The only salmon option on the menu was a salmon skin roll or a Sashi taster, you cannot call yourself a sushi restaurant with only having two salmon options. The portion sizes were so small I got home and had to cook other food in order to feel full. Overall I'm extremely disappointed in the food and overall service, safe to say I'm never going back! read more

The first time we went wanting to try a new restaurant, their menu is very limited. When I ordered the poke bowl it had no rice, and I had to add my own, the portions were small on all of our items. The food overall was low quality. Should've known by the prices. read more

Service is slow but the food was good. Nothing to write home about. But if you're in the mood for Japanese and you're in the area give them a try. read more

A wonderful Japanese restaurant in Sausalito. They have a very good menu and the pork tonkatsu is my favorite dinner. The Poke salad is fantastic. The people who own this restaurant are hard working and and very much care about their customers. read more

Stopped here for a quick bite after hiking up north and we feel like we discovered a real gem! Sushi rolls were fresh and delicious and the service was great. And they had the best Cherry Blossom Rolls we've ever had. My kids are still taking about them! Lucky I took a picture of them before they disappeared. Will definitely return when we're on this side of the Bay again. read more

Sweet Ginger - Cherry Blossom Roll - Japanese Near Me - Sausalito, California

It was a quiet Thursday evening when I sat at the sushi bar and ordered some amazing sushi rolls. I was happy to be by myself because I could order exactly what I wanted and didn't have to share. My sushi was presented in moments and was gorgeous and my first bite was absolute heaven. By my last fight I had tears forming it was that good. Fresh sushi, big pieces of fresh beautiful fish, the most delicious softshell crab I've ever had everything just perfect. Will be stopping in again soon! read more

just finished a dinner for 4 , and unfortunately have to say it is probadly the worst Japanese food experience I have had living in the Bay Area since 1972( and Japanese food is my favorite) Fish in both the sushi and Maki did not seem fresh Sashimi that another guest had looked unedible Sake was underwhelming for its price , gyozas we're tiny, and the mochis were tasteless The service was uneven as there was one hardworking server for the relatively small dining area I never post, but this was a very disappointing dining experience and not cheap read more

They genuinely have one of the most delicious katsu I've ever eaten! I happened upon them by accident on DoorDash and have since eaten from them a few more times. I wasn't too crazy about their miso but everything else I've tried has been pretty good! read more

I got this sushi delivered on door dash and it was EXCELLENT! Not sure why there are subpar reviews. I got these rolls: dragon, cherry blossom, giants, monster, S.G., 49er's. The monster roll was especially superb, love that it's topped with seaweed salad! read more

Not good, food was not good, will not be eating here again. Delivery by door dash was on time. the food was terrible. Fish did not seem fresh. Rolls Falling apart. Miso soup had no flavor. Even the soy sauce tasted bad. It was weird. I've never had such bad sushi. read more

I wanted to give this place a try but I will never order from them again. First, I ordered a poke bowl and when I got home and took it out of the bag, it was a pile of tuna and that is it. No rice, no veggies, nothing. I ordered two of the Salmon sashimi samplers since that was the one sushi item that had salmon and it consisted of 5 pieces of salmon that were identical. They didn't get the idea of a sampler. I also ordered two seaweed salads that weren't in my bag when I got home. I called to request reimbursement for the seaweed salads but was told they don't have my credit card and insisted I ordered through a third party. When ordering I made a point of ordering directly from their website and the confirmation of my order was from their URL https://www.sweetgingersausalito.com/. The woman on the phone argued that she couldn't refund me and said instead that when I come in again, she would take care of me. I will never go back and will recommend against anyone going there. I typically go to Sushi Ran further up the street which is insanely expensive but I wanted to give this place a chance hoping it would be my new go-to when I want sushi. read more

Visiting from Boston area and found this place late on our way back from the redwoods. They catered to everything and made my meal even tho it wasn't on the menu. It's located right outside the downtown strip and if your looking for quality Japanese cuisine I highly recommend it! The waiters were all very nice and personable as well! A++ read more

Sweet Ginger is that place about which my friend and I both said "yeah, I've been there before... but I don't really remember it". Despite a pleasant ambiance, a location away from Sausalito's crowds, and relatively easy street parking there's nothing here to rave about. Nor is there anything much to complain of. They'll fill your stomach unremarkably and inoffensively at what, in these parts, we will call a reasonable price. Edamame ($4) was a bit salty. Cucumber Salad ($5.75) looked pretty and tasted okay but I'd probably not order it again. Salmon Skin Maki ($5.50) and Spicy Tuna Maki ($6.75) went down easily but neither inspired any claims of greatness. Atlantic Salmon Soba ($17) was consumed without anything other than the comment "it looks different than I thought it would". And they charge for Green Tea ($1.50 per), grrr... Sweet Ginger was quiet and serene early on a Sunday evening which made it a good place to chat and linger but I'll not be rushing back and this review will serve as a reminder of why. Unremarkable fare - there's better to be found in Marin - and I know just where to find it. If you don't know, Sweet Ginger might be good enough. read more

Decided to give them another try since they are so convenient. The site says 20-25 minutes but I knew it would be an hour. Joke's on me, it was 90 minutes. But hey, at least I only waited in person for 30 minutes for simple rolls (cucumber roll, tekka maki) that were comically inept and fell apart. Oh, and, they ignored or missed instructions to separate the rolls because my partner is vegetarian. So I got to eat it all. Bonus! I guess I'll never learn. Only myself to blame. read more

Absolutely the worst "sushi" I have ever had to choke down. The food really is not edible and they charge a fortune for smelly fish scraps. Do not go here ...heed the negative reviews unlike me. I cannot believe this place is in business, in Sausilito no less. Dis-gust-ting. If I get sick from this place I will be contacting the health department. read more

Love this local sushi spot! Always peaceful /yummy !!! Love sushi especially after long hikes we come here to recover. Good miso, love the shrimp tempura rolls and edemame pot stickers. Also the tomago....all the basics are great and chill setting. read more

I ordered online at 7:00pm, food supposed to be ready at 7:20 (which seemed suspiciously quick, not restaurants fault) I arrived at 7:25 expecting to wait for 10-15 minutes bc you never know if the apps communicate with the restaurants efficiently. I waited in there for 40 minutes before food was ready. Only 3 tables in there- one of the tables walked in, sat down, ordered, got their food in the time I was waiting. It's understandable things take time, even sometimes when a place doesn't look busy, but this was over the top and had the person helping me been polite or had a nice personality, it could've just been fine, but they did not have a kind personality and just made it worse. read more

This place is really a gem for Sausalito! The setting is not pretentious, the sushi is beautifully prepared and presented and of the best quality always. And also the pricing and serving sizes are more than fair if you compare to the alternatives. I am a long time resident and lover of Japanese cuisine and I would never consider going anywhere else. read more

Simply fresh fish, friendly service, family run. I've been going for years for a reason...

Food is good enough, but it takes FOREVER. I'm talking hilariously long - as in, "it will be ready for an hour" and when you show up to get it they haven't started. As in the delivery will be there in 90 minutes, and they haven't showed up 2.5 hours later. Why do I come here? The people are nice, the sushi is solid, and I'm pretty mediocre at my job too. Sweet Ginger and I deserve each other. read more

I have been going to this restaurant for years but due to Covid have had to order online. I love the couple that own it but they definitely need to hire A new delivery crew. Ordered from Grubhub where I left the tip in the app. I got a call from the driver asking how I was going to pay the tip. I explained I did not have cash which is why I ordered online. He proceeded to argue and then sat on my porch to get me to come outside. Completely unprofessional. If there was a discrepancy with Grubhub then I believe the restaurant should handle that, not the driver. I contacted Grubhub and they canceled the order. I would love to support local businesses but it is a sign for me to cook more. ~ Namaste read more

Waited three and a half hours tonight for the delivery. Delivery guy (also the owner) was extremely rude when he finally delivered the food after 9:30 pm (ordered at 5:56 pm), telling me my apartment complex was too confusing for him, as he waved his hand in my face. I told him 3 and a half hours for deliver is confusing. Food is cold, order is wrong, and no soy sauce provided. We used to love this place but they've always been RUDE and not customer oriented. Will NEVER eat here again. read more

I hate writing negative reviews but I think you need to be warned... while the food is decent the service is HORRIBLE and the staff is just rude. I placed an order on Google from their website and they said it would take 40 mins. I got confirmations and updates via email and texts. I arrived at Sweet Ginger on time. When I walked in the door I said I was there for a pickup and the gentleman asked my name of which I told him. He said "I don't have your order" and I showed him my confirmation and he repeated "I don't have your order" in a very angry tone. I said, "well what want we do"?! He basically threw a menu at me and said "order". A few seconds later a woman came over and talked to him and they magically found my order but told me that they just got it and it would take 20 to 25 mins to make. There were 2 people in the restaurant at the time and I asked since I have already been waiting 40 mins if they could make it sooner and he said "No". There was no accommodation or apology - he acted like it was my fault that they did not get the order. He just told me to wait at a chair or outside. I was flabbergasted. He could have totally turned the whole situation around as I know things happen with technology. He could have apologized and said he would prioritize my order or at the very least offer me a glass of water or SOMETHING to make my wait a bit more pleasant. But no. I also watched someone come into the restaurant while I was there for another pickup and NO ONE acknowledged him for over 6 mins! It was crazy. They saw him but didn't even say "hello". I was shocked. While I know restaurants are struggling there is absolutely NO excuse for rudeness. I will take my money elsewhere which is a bummer as my Mom lives just up the street but I just can't support a business that does not value its customers. read more

Did not like any part of the meal. Overcooked and not fresh fish, soggy veggies, and watery miso you can't taste. Portions were also MUCH smaller than advertised on website. read more

Food is good and decent, but delivery is always late. I guess if you pick up your own food and no need to rely on their delivery, maybe this is worth a try. Ultimately, the restaurant needs to coordinate better with Grubhub Support to ensure this kind of delivery issue is not going to happen AGAIN. How in the world for a sushi order to take TWO PLUS HOURS (2 hr 20 minutes in the end) for the delivery to come through, which honestly is completely UNacceptable!!! My BF has always enjoyed their rolls (Rainbow, Cherry Blossom, CA Rolls, etc.), but I got so pissed off tonight this restaurant is about to lose a customer for good. read more

What a gem! First time at this restaurant- lovely experience and great sushi and service! Will become a regular! read more

Grub Hub says order is ready but when I went to pick up the food. I had to wait 20 mins. There's a miscommunication between Grubhub and the restaurant. read more

Showed up at 10pm on a Friday night (Yelp said they closed at 10:30). The place was empty except for four staff members. I was reading the menu on the door when the woman at the register walked up to the door & flipped the OPEN sign to CLOSED two feet from my face. I tried to open the door to go in & order a roll. She came to the door. "Are you closed??" I asked. She laughed at me and said "ten". There were two signs - both the menu and the business hours sigh that read "10:30". I pointed them out and she laughed. I walked to Sushi Ran two blocks away. read more

Sweet Ginger - Photo taken at 10pm on a Friday. - Japanese Near Me - Sausalito, California

I live super close by and I always do my best to support local... Nonetheless Sweet Ginger misses mark every time. Not only are the owners rude and unprofessional, but they continuously forget items, give you the wrong pick-up times, and the food is average at best. Pass on Sweet Ginger. read more

I cringed when I heard the following words from my uncle after taking my grandpa and evil cousin from Taiwan to Muir Woods, "We can go to Sausalito for lunch and don't even have to go into the City!" Damn...our Bi-Rite side trip was ruined :( Ever since I had the crappiest J-food in the US, Ray's Sushi in Hayward (AVOID!) http://www.yelp.com/biz/rays-sushi-hayward , I've been suspicious of J-food in general in the Bay Area. Luckily, they served one wicked chirashi sushi in Marin (yes, I'm bring wicked to the Bay Area)! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/fJtLp0jRDPF0-KXOu61wxQ?select=mDIe87Ivoav1JRvkEfLdGA My cousin's tempura was quite good as well, though the carrots on the udon was a bit weird and not purely authentic? http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/fJtLp0jRDPF0-KXOu61wxQ?select=2p8xPMiWOm2cmG-PaG_i9w The rest of our party had the bento boxes. My uncle and grandpa both said that the tonkatsu was a bit too hard and overcooked because the meat piece was too thin (the best tonkatsu I ever had is still in Osaka). http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/fJtLp0jRDPF0-KXOu61wxQ?select=OXqrmFCLdtuTBhZyOTJ_TA and http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/fJtLp0jRDPF0-KXOu61wxQ?select=M1vHHNgUw_bR9DNNDtflJA The wait time was a bit long though since it's only a couple (Japanese?) that runs the place but worth the wait! read more

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There's Sushi Ran down the road. If you head that way you will return with a hole in your wallet. If on the other hand you just really want some sushi (always fresh) without breaking the bank, walk on over to Sweet Ginger. Hold your head up and strut like a peacock if you must.There's nothing to be shy about. I think the joint is family owned. The sushi chef works efficiently and tirelessly. Somehow he manages to always smile. My Japanese is nil but I always bow when I enter and leave. He returns the exchange quiet amicably. Last night we had the Rainbow Roll in addition to the usual suspects: California, Caledonia, spicy tuna, sea weed salad and miso. I should backtrack and say "last night we inhaled" the sushi. Which is more accurate since that's what happened. There was a cop on a date sitting behind us. He arrived with his date by way of squad car. Not a bad way to pick up someone for dinner (as long as you're not being arrested afterwards). We come here every 7-10 days. For 4 sushi rolls, a couple of appetizers and saki the total is around 50 bucks. That's pretty damn good in this neck of the woods. read more

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Delicious and cheap! You can come here as a group and won't break bank even if just one person pays for everything. So much food and dessert varieties and everything is so fresh, rest assured you'll never get food poisoning here. Your waiter would most probably be Tony and he's cool, always great service. This place is never crowded (although it should) and there's always parking read more

Worst sushi and salmon teriyaki I've ever had!!! Coming from Mississippi My family and I were hoping for fresh good sushi and fish like we have had before in San Francisco, But!!!!! Payed 110$ for the worst meal of our time here and worst sushi ever. If you are looking for a nice chill environment I'd say it's a nice spot people are super friendly but food is not fresh at all ! read more

The pricing is reasonable but the portions are quite small. The udon noodle soup was average at best, but the sushi rolls were good. I'd suggest going at lunchtime and getting the bento box which has two entrée options along with soup salad and rice for only $11. A relaxed atmosphere and never seems really busy. read more

Got charged $29 dollars for a small 300 ml bottle of sake- the menu is not clear and does not make sense. When we brought our concern to the waiter, he agreed it was misleading and apologized but still charged us the amount. read more