Tsunami Sushi on Fulton quietly serves one of the better chirashi bowls I've had in SF. What stood out wasn't just the variety of fish, but the balance and attention to detail throughout the bowl. The fish was fresh and properly chilled, while the sushi rice had the right amount of vinegar and was served at a good temperature -- something many places overlook. The contrast between the rich fish and the pickled cucumbers worked especially well, cutting through the fattiness and keeping each bite interesting. I also appreciated the inclusion of inari tofu skin, which added a subtle sweetness and softness to the bowl. Overall, the dish felt thoughtfully composed rather than just assembled for volume. A very satisfying chirashi-style bowl and definitely a place I'd return to. read more

Great spot with a good value happy hour. We went during happy hour on Saturday (530-7) and ordered a few rolls and drinks. For the special roll of the day they had an unlisted crab roll and the veggie papa san. I got the veggie papa san and the sweet yummy roll. Both are similar, with sweet potato tempura, cucumber and avocado but I enjoyed the papa san more because the eggplant complimented the sweet potato nicely. I also got the pineapple sparkling cocktail which was very refreshing. Service was great - it was our server's first day and she was awesome! Very kind and helpful. Ambiance is really nice too. Its got a bit of the izakaya vibe/wamrth along with a modern rustic look with the tables and lighting. There's a cool infographic on how sake is made on one of the walls which is a nice touch too. read more

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We came here for a date night and had a great time! We came pretty early, about 6 pm. Drinks: We got some drinks (yuzu margarita and an old fashioned). I loved the yuzu margarita! I got the other yuzu drink (yuzu highball) as well but I liked the margarita the most Food: I got the tomato maki and the white sabbath roll. I was very impressed with the tomato maki - as a tomato fan, I loved the marinade that the tomato was in. The white sabbath roll was good, but I felt like it paled in comparison flavor wise to the tomato maki, which was surprising because it was so much more expensive. I did enjoy the deep fried shishito peppers and I normally don't like shishito peppers! My date said that he enjoyed the fish a lot and that the fish melted in his mouth which was great. Service: The service was a bit slow, to the point where it made an anxious person like me want to give my entire food order all at once to the next person who stopped by our table kinda slow. I noticed in the other reviews that people were pretty upset about the 20% gratuity automatically added on. I found it to be listed on the menu that I was looking at so when I did get the bill I wasn't surprised. This is also coming from someone who was duped into double tipping just the other day, so I appreciated having it on the menu (and it's also something I would tip anyway) read more

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Came here multiple times since we live close by. We tried the Ohmori Omakase Sashimi and it was tasty though the portion sizes are on the smaller end for the price. They do have happy hour, which is 5:30pm - 7pm, with a couple different Chef's Choice rolls and sashimi options that we have tried. All are pretty good. Service is quick and the vibes are great for date night or grabbing dinner with friends. read more

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What you got here is a friendly neighborhood sushi spot with a great happy hour. There are some good specials that will make you come back for sure: like you get 12 oysters when you buy a bottle of sake, sochu, bubbles, or wine. Then there's takoyaki, some neuvo 'pizza', some uni with tobiko and other rather complex things on the happy hour list. But there's all the standard stuff on the standard menu. Himachi kawa was a special the day I came in and ya that was special. I think if I lived closer this would be an easy go to spot but with it being a short destination, it will stay on the bookmark list for when I need to be in the area. read more

All still good NIce staff Better seating Elegant place Same vege awesome eggplant sushi read more

Ordered take and definitely will again! Little pricey but man it's delicious - Papa San Roll LOVED !! - Happy Everyday Roll - DD2 Roll Really nice staff and can't wait to try their happy hour read more

Tsunami Panhandle - Papa San Roll Happy Everyday Roll DD2 Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm conflicted. I actually like one single roll a lot, but the rest is meh. The Black Sabbath roll had deep fried shishito pepper inside which is pretty unique, especially since SF sushi restaurants aren't very creative with their maki. The rice is fine, and the wasabi was the nice chunky type instead of the smooth paste. The ginger was good. We also got the Papa San roll with mayo crab mix, the red snapper was almost tasteless. The Volcano roll was okay, it was pretty. We were walk-ins right when they opened for dinner on a week night. The hostesses/servers are snooty for no reason. The overall service and vibes are weird and according to my receipt I think they charge an automatic 20% for tip? I mean that's how much I would tip anyways, but it's slightly weird that it's pre-set on the receipt? I could be wrong. They also have an "SF offset" junk fee fyi. Eating at the small tables to the left of the bar is awkward and uncomfortable. They have a big collection of whisky or whatever so maybe you're better off coming here for drinks. We also ordered food for pickup one time prior to this in-person visit on the phone and they required my credit card number ahead of time fyi. *Edit for the manager's passive aggressive reply: "Our 20% gratuity charge is now in line with most San Francisco restaurants." - from the manager's reply Interesting... I've been to hundreds of SF restaurants and Tsunami is the only restaurant that I can recall that charges an automatic 20% gratuity on the bill... for two people? Are there other restaurants in the city that add an automatic 20% gratuity for a party of two? Even the nearby Che Fico, who is known for their junk fees and adds a 10% dine in fee, leaves the gratuity amount or percentage up to the customers to decide. "It helps us ensure a fair distribution of tips between our front and back-of-house teams, a practice we've found to be successful." - from the manager's reply The auto 20% gratuity charge doesn't have much to do with the fair distribution of tips. Were tips not being distributed fairly before the auto 20% and why? Are you saying that if your servers were making 15%-18% in tips then they wouldn't share any of it with the cooks and server assistants? The owners could try paying your front AND back of house employees a fair living wage in the first place. They could build the fair wages into the menu prices to make your practices and pricing more transparent to customers. Or the owners could increase staff wages as part of their expenses :) As for the volcano roll... I'm glad you've since changed the menu. I hope you and the owners continue to be open to constructive criticism. read more

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Came to Tsunami at 5:40, we had a very welcoming bartender- Victoria couldn't have been lovelier. She educated us about Sake and we had great conversation. We sat at the bar for happy hour and have to say... extremely impressive. Half off on the big sashimi plate (originally 45, happy hour 24). Maki of the day (org 24 but happy hour 13!) was absolutely unreal quality and value. Amazing service, vibey ambiance. This place is one of our staples! P. S. 20% gratuity is always automatically added to the dining-in bill read more

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Food: beware the automatic 20 % tip even when everything is terrible Carpaccio: beware that there is a serious syrup on any fish here. It is disgusting and even when you pat it off, it is still inedible read more

We had a group dinner here a few weeks ago and tbh, nothing really stood out although it was quiet pricey lol. They have this deal of getting a dozen of free oysters with an order of sake but we didn't like the oysters because they were too big so taste more... mild. Sushi rolls were mid also tbh. First time having pepper with sushi and it was just meh. Sashimi tasted kinda fishy and a bit slimy? Also, our food took forever to arrive. read more

Tsunami Panhandle - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

you know it's a great sushi place when the bathroom is miles away down a drafty back alley hallway. This place blew me away, fabulous service, great atmosphere and excellent food! All of the waiters were very knowledgeable and had great sake and menu recs. Some of the best rolls I've had in sf. I'll be back!! read more

Tsunami Panhandle - Veggi Papa San - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

The black sabbath role was pretty good! I really really liked the vibes here, would love to come back (will i though?) Pretty pricey though, have been to other good sushi spots sf with much better prices w similar (or better) quality. Our server was attentive and super sweet but we felt like we were rushed to leave as we were done. Victoria's something was a one strong drink (tasted like martini) read more

This place is top shelf! The atmosphere is cool and relaxing. The food is superb. What makes it really extraordinary is one particular staff, Victoria. Whether she greets you behind the bar or at the front door you will be well taken care of. She's professional and friendly. She will make you feel at home and perfectly guide you through their extensive bar choices and well thought out menu. She's a winner and so is Tsunami Panhandle. I go back whenever I can. read more

17 years later and still damn awesome! Can't believe I've been here at least 12 times & this is my 3rd review, 17 years later. The place is still as fresh and fun as when it 1st opened. We stopped in before a show at the Independent (Milk Carton Kids and btw - amazing) to grab a light dinner. We were seated at a table in the window, where we've sat in the past. Music was upbeat and crowd had a great vibe. Although we eat meat (not often though) we opted for the "Vegetarian Nigiri & Maki Set" along withe seaweed salad, Ikura and cold sake. The eggplant maki (part of the veg set) was DIVINE. So satisfying, slightly sweet. The only thing I can't believe is that I wrote the original review 17 years ago! Time flies, but this sushi spot still shines. There's something special about longevity with a restaurant and how it can keep the quality, vibe and freshness (of food and environment) still going strong! read more

Tsunami Panhandle - Vegetarian Nigiri & Maki Set (all awesome but the item on the right w/eggplant was DIVINE!) - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

The quality of the food is good. The service is not. Prices continue to rise and the portions shrink, especially with regards to cocktails. The amount of booze in a cocktail- especially something on the rocks- should be criminal. They charge you an automatic twenty percent gratuity for the slow service, and burry it in the bill. No one notifies you of your involuntary tip, and they happily let you double tip. Last few times I dined at Tsunami, I felt like I had been robbed at gunpoint. read more

===TL;DR=== - Make a reservation! - Happy hour is till 7pm - Free dozen oysters with bottle purchased (sake, wine, shochu from the restaurants drink menu only) - Sashimi 16 pc - Papa San roll - Scorpion roll - Sesame salmon go roll ===TMI=== Hot place so do make a reservation ahead of time. Finding parking sucked so have fun circling. On the flip side, got there an hour late (called them so they were aware) and they still made it work so kudos to you guys! Laid back vibes. Chefs in the middle island crunching food out surrounded by tables around for customers. When you walk in, first thing you get hit with is Japanese whiskey and oysters. Didn't think I was gonna get full with just the oysters and sashimis alone so I ordered some rolls -- boy I was wrong. Nothings beats some quality fish + double fisting with some sake and Yamazaki. P.S. right when the order was placed, it had just past 7pm by 2 minutes so the guy told us happy hour was no longer valid... end up still ordering drinks + oysters. Momentarily, the dude came back and said he can only honor the drinks but not the oysters... not sure why if you can honor 1 but not the other -shrug- read more

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I'm actually really surprised that this place had a low rating - the place has an amazing happy hour! Super cheap and good prices - I probably wouldn't come for the normal hours. Good: The service is quite fast with happy hour at 5:30 pm and we got like 3 rounds of different food. I thought the maki of the day was really worth it and the highball drinks were really tasty too. I liked the sweet yummy roll too - probably the highlight since the sweet potato tasted really good in the tempura. They also give you a free shot at the end of the meal! Bad: I didn't like the fried kama as much since it was pretty bland and fried but I did like the first couple of bites. Overall I thought that this place was a steal for the happy hour prices and has a nice ambiance for a friend catchup. read more

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Great ambiance, environment, and overall vibes. Food was DELICIOUS and so fresh, staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Our server Isabella was so attentive and kind, we truly felt seen and cared for. Will come back again and hope to also visit their bar next door :) read more

Had an amazing dinner for my girlfriends birthday last night. The hospitality and food were so delicious and comforting. Kenzo treated us with such care. read more

an amazing evening with food, drinks, atmosphere and friends! Very worm and inviting service and atmosphere. Beautifully presented fresh sushi with a burst of flavor. The vibe is lively and fun. This Japanese dining experience is so exceptional that I only experienced in Tokyo. Very impressive quality nigiri, sashimi paired with an exceptional menu of Whisky and drinks! I can not get over it! read more

Tsunami making lemonade with some pandemic lemons! On a Friday night we found ourselves in 1960s Japan. Tsunamis pandemic parklet really adds something to the street and is a place you want to hang. Japanese lanterns bobbing in the SF bay breeze, cute wooden seating and a live DJ spinning Japanese Motown music. The sushi is not something to go out of your way for but it's good enough. And between the people watching down Divis, live disco bops and dozen oyster deal with any bottle: it's a VIBE. read more

Tsunami Panhandle - sushi and beer on a table - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

In the past I have come to Tsunami for the wonderful food and interesting cocktails. And I highly recommend that you do so, especially at this time local businesses need artwork. They have a small but excellent menu and to go out items. But my purpose for this visit was a little different, I was there to pick up some whiskey and Cocktails. Have a small but great selection of whiskeys from the u.s., Japan and Scotland, as well as a few from Ireland. And some of the bottles were being sold at near cost. A very good deal. I also have a small selection pre-made cocktails bottled and ready to go. read more

Sushi and Japanese whiskey, sake and more, how can you go wrong. The maki and nigiri set was pretty tasty even if it was for take out only. If you need some alcoholic beverages they have plenty and at good prices for low to high end bottles. Plenty of street parking and service was friendly. read more

Tsunami Panhandle - Maki/Nigiri Set - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

The staff was friendly, welcoming, and really knew the menu. They gave great recommendations and made us feel at home the entire time. Even when it got busy, they stayed attentive and upbeat. read more

Had it Last night, really good 100% recommend. Great fresh fish enjoyed the atmosphere and service, and fair price for what we got. I would go again but in a couple of weeks when I get my new paycheck. read more

My girl friend and I ate here the other evening when she was visiting. We ordered the Scorpion, Shrimp Tempera and Black Sabbath Rolls! We enjoyed all the food we tried, and they have a happy hour cocktails and drinks list until seven. I will definitely be returning again the next time I'm in the mood for sushi! read more

Tsunami Panhandle - The Scorpion and Black Sabbath signature Rolls! - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

I live in the area so I'm here a lot - This place is a hit for date night, happy hour, and group dinners. When I have family/friends visit from out of town - I always bring them here!! Happy hour is 5:30-7 with delicious options and great cocktails. The sake and shochu are delicious. The fish is always fresh and the staff is so nice and hospitable. If you're coming with a group I'd recommend reservations for sure. read more

Excellent food and excellent service. We went there to celebrate my daughter's 18th birthday and everything was fantastic. I look forward to going back. read more

An absolute must try sushi spot in the city! And honestly, I think this is my new favorite. Everything was so tasty and FRESH. We ordered a couple of things off the menu here, haha. The service was great, our waitress made sure we had enough room on the table for more food. Ambiance during dinner time was nice and cozy. A really cool spot to catch up over good drinks and sushi! read more

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Very nice place and upscaled, super trendy and dark with a parking lot across the street. The sushi was fantastic and super fresh. Very sf type of place, cool atmosphere. Pretty good place for dates and food, tho not very quiet place as tables were very closed together and small. Service was very good as waitress with a beautiful sleeve was always checking up on us. Hope to be back. read more

Tsunami Panhandle - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

They have an amazing ambiance, and the staff is extremely friendly - my server let me try the different sakes before I chose one :) cannot hype up the food enough- especially their vegetarian sushi - comparable to shizen but no need to reserve a table a week in advance!! read more

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Unfortunately, nothing special here. Very common rolls. Also, they add 20% Gratuity aftomaticly without asking . I think that is not OK when businesses force you to leave a special amount of tip or gratuity. I still want to make a decision myself. I am not comeback and defently not recomended . read more

Tsunami Panhandle - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing place. I was surprised how broad variety of menu they have with good authentic sushi. Their fish were really fresh, and affordable price. Service was amazing, servers were always mindfully taking care of the customers, have a friendly yet professional attitude and really helpful with sake recommendations. I wanted to try sake but im not too educated. But my waitress helped me to choose really good sake and they have Bottle of Sake/wine and dozen oyster deal. Everything was absoluetly amazing and I was surprised how affordable this place was. Plus, good location. Underrated place with such good atmosphere. read more

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Every time we come here, we have a lovely experience. Last Friday, We had an amazing time with Zola. She was both the hostess and waitress, impressive! She was working so hard and was attentive and sweet. The food was excellent and we will be back, thanks Zola! read more

I was first introduced to Tsunami Panhandle by a member of my family. Our family has long entertained one another with amazing sushi etc. Tsunami is very special in that it operates very differently than a lot of SF locations. The staff are extremely friendly and the vibe is amazing. The fish is so fresh. Will is the best! read more

Tsunami Panhandle - Agi! - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is the best sushi spot in sf! Anyone who says differently only likes Walgreens sushi. Flora is the best waitress ever - not only does she know her shit when it comes to Shochu and sushi but she is super attentive, fun, and welcoming. I also want to say Alex is amazing - she is so friendly! I will always come here for the best sushi in the fucking city and the drinks get me feeling good. read more

If you're into spirit forward cocktails like I do, this is the place for it! I've been coming here to pick up togo cocktails since shelter in place started. Tried the black manhattan and shiro (white) negroni so far, and they did not disappoint! Super tasty and affordable compared with a lot of places that offer cocktails togo in the city. Will be coming back to this place for another round soon! read more

Tsunami Panhandle - Rye Manhattan to go cocktail - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Honesy the Black Sabbath is fire but I'm on yelp for Will the waiter. Im on yelp to tell the people to buy the bottle of sake bc you get a free plate of oysters and the food is good but also to tell will ur sick and we should be friends My insta is lilikoi.Nini I feel like we should be friends bye read more

Black Sabbath role is a must have- we weren't considering ordering it and thought it looked like an odd mix of ingredients but our waitress recommended it and it's soooo good. We now go to tsunami or order on DoorDash multiple times a month for this roll specifically. Other favorites: Happy Everyday and Papa San. Go Go sesame is also great, just one tier below the others in my opinion, but maybe that's because it's not spicy and I love spicy. Gyoza is good too. They also have a vibe-y dining room and great selection of sake. read more