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Sherri's Bay Area Sushi and Sashimi Experiences
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1. Kaygetsu - CLOSED
This review is dedicated to a place I discovered on Yelp, thereby validating Yelp's purpose of being a great way to find recommendations.
I have been to Safeway in the Sharon Heights shopping center many times and never noticed anything special in…More »
2. Koo
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 731-7077
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Inner Sunset
Koo has some of the highest quality fish in the Bay Area. The katsuo (seared Hawaiian bonito tuna with ginger / garlic ponzu sauce) was a catch of the day the last time I ate here and just amazing. Off the regular menu, the marinated salmon is like…More »
3. Sushi Bar Hana
Hana is one of the best places in my hometown for incredibly fresh and tasty fish -- mine and my parents' first choice when we want to have sushi / sashimi. Arrive early or you'll be waiting (especially on weekend nights) for one of the few tables…More »
4. Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas
Gochi's lunch specials are delicious, but the dinner menu is fantastic. We've enjoyed the shrimp paste-stuffed mushrooms, several of the sashimi and tartare dishes, the most flavorful salmon yaki onigiri around, squid legs, sake-steamed clams, and…More »
5. Wakuriya
For our 14th wedding anniversary we went to a different restaurant...but we had a pre-celebration back at Wakuriya! So glad we did, as the other restaurant was good but not as good. The June menu at Wakuriya is awesome; we may have to come again…More »
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9/19/2009
Hubby and I celebrated our 13-year anniversary at Wakuriya. We sat at the counter even though… Read more »
6. Ahi Sushi
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 981-0277
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese,
Food
Neighbourhood: Studio City
Here's a nice addition to the sushi and sashimi list: Ahi Sushi. Within walking distance of my brother's place and just on the boulevard, we were impressed by the high quality fish served at Ahi and its elegant interior. There was a tasting plate…More »
7. Akiko's Restaurant
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 397-3218
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Union Square
The exposed walls and industrial decor gives Akiko's an unusual look for a Japanese restaurant. Oddly enough, It still maintains an austere and zen-like feel. The space is small (as most of the places are in FiDi), but comfortable. The food we had…More »
8. Bluefin
For late night noshing, put Bluefin on your list. Their Happy Hour menu (http://www.bluefinsj.c...) is available not only from late afternoon till 7:00 pm Mon-Sat, but also from 10:00 pm till midnight. The only problem is you can only be served in…More »
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2/13/2010
I hope more people will come in and give Bluefin a chance. We had some of the freshest, buttery… Read more »
9. Cha Cha Sushi
Hubby and I have become regulars here. When I'm out of town, hubby thinks about coming here first for take-out. Thanks for taking care of him, Cha Cha!
Tonight we were lucky enough to sample some exquisite baby octopii...they were lightly fried,…More »
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9/19/2009
Cha Cha wrote to let me know they appreciated all the Yelp reviews and would try their best to heed… Read more »
10. Hanamaru
I lived in Mountain View for a year and this was my secret sushi spot. It's not a place to go more than 20 miles out of your way for, but if you happen to be sitting in traffic during rush hour on 85 and getting hungry, get off the freeway and head…More »
11. Izakaya Mai
Four stars for the best champon ramen noodles around! Champon is a type of noodle dish originating from Nagasaki, made by frying pork, seafood and vegetables in a wok, and boiling the noodles in the soup directly. Izakaya's champon is in a…More »
12. Joy Sushi
Believe it or not, good sushi and enormous special rolls are not the stars at Joy. I come here for the bento boxes. The salmon teriyaki is often a nice, thick slab grilled perfectly, and the beef teriyaki is ribeye grilled medium-rare. We often…More »
13. Kappo Nami Nami
I've only been here for lunch once and I had the stewed fish lunch special. Hubby had the hot pot tofu. Both were tasty, but the prices don't allow this to become a regular hang-out for lunches. More to come after I've had a chance to try other…More »
14. Kitsho
Thanks to Yelpers for another great place; I would never have found Kitsho on my own! This restaurant is on an odd piece of commercial property right next to a residential area on one side, but just follow the directions on your mapping application…More »
15. Maru Maru
This place has the best miso soup and udon bowls! We also had delicious stuffed shiitake mushrooms, which were lightly battered and deep-fried just long enough to make the outside crisp while keeping most of the hamachi on the inside rare. The…More »
16. Miraku Japanese Cuisine
This used to be one of my parents' favorite places; they ate here so often that the owners would give them special treatment. Anytime we had guests in town or someone to treat to a meal, Miraku's was the first suggestion.
The food used to be awesome,…More »
17. Naked Fish
I happened to find Naked Fish by looking at a Yahoo Map for a restaurant halfway between San Mateo and Oakland at which to meet a friend. The place had to be easy for each one of us to get to (one coming down 880 and the other crossing 92). Imagine…More »
18. Red Box Sushi - CLOSED
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 563-7888
Category:
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
Joe was the only one there the night my mom and hubby stepped in to have dinner before the heading to the symphony. Despite the not-so-great neighborhood and the cold (it was raining), we found the interior space to be cleverly decorated with…More »
19. Sushi 22 Train
If sushi is going around under several people's noses, I feel a lot better if the plates are covered...whether in saran wrap the way it's done at Sushi 2-2 Train or with plastic covers the way it's done at Sushi Maru. The covers are all about…More »
20. Sushi Maru
As the others have already stated, the sushi here is very fresh. The quality is not outstanding, but it's one of the few places in South Bay where you won't leave disappointed. We prefer sitting at the conveyor belt "bar." Just try to ignore how…More »
21. Sushi On The Run
Very good sushi in a tiny place. It does get warm on a sunny day, but you don't want to wait till the evening cools down because you'll be waiting a long time once those eight seats are taken!
22. Sushi Ran
Sushi Ran is one of the first places I ever had sushi and sashimi on my own (i.e., without parental units). It set an early bar on my raw fish standards...and many many restaurants thereafter have had a tough time meeting up.
You won't find better…More »
23. Dan Japanese Restaurant
Yaki onigiri with salmon and salmon roe, shrimp-stuffed shiitake mushroom caps, and numerous other great dishes abound in the San Jose Tanto. The clam ramen is a bit too rich for my taste, but if you like buttery broth, this one is for you. This…More »
24. Tsugaru Japanese Restaurant
Tsugaru is more like a 3-star establishment, and the sushi rice has never been sticky or sweetened as it should any time I have been there. The raw fish is very fresh, though, so I am adding a conditional star -- the condition being that you order…More »
25. Yuki Sushi
It was a good move for Yuki to open up another restaurant in Willow Glen. The overall quality of the meals and even the serveware is higher than at the Santa Clara location, which suits the Willow Glen-ites appropriately. Sushi and sashimi are very…More »
26. Yuki Sushi
I would never have walked into this place on my own...the mini-mall it is located in looks pretty old and uninteresting. But thank goodness for a recommendation from a co-worker who lives nearby Yuki Sushi. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal, and the…More »
27. Azuma Japanese Cuisine
I'm not sure how Azuma earns all the great reviews here. Perhaps we came on an off night (Wednesday). Perhaps I found it too strange to see not a single Asian person behind the sushi bar. Or perhaps the food really was just so-so. My miso soup…More »
28. Fish on Fire
For Danville, not bad. The fish is pretty fresh, but not as flavorful as I like. Everything is overly sugared: the teri sauce, the miso soup, the salad dressing. But then again, some people like that. Mom and I had the spicy poke and seaweed…More »
29. Hoshi
The food here was quite good, but we did not quite feel the hospitality others speak of. We experienced a more surreal, almost rude and distant treatment by what seemed to be a schizophrenic young schoolgirl in goth-style clothing and make-up --…More »
30. Kazoo Restaurant
Decent quality sushi at reasonable prices. Nice atmosphere. Good for a quick dinner on the way home after work.
31. Michi Sushi
Michi's is a neighborhood restaurant with a dedicated group of patrons who enjoy special attention from the friendly owners. We haven't frequented the place enough to deserve this special attention, but you can see how the favoritism plays out.…More »
32. Miraku
Having spent the second decade of my life going to the Miraku's in San Ramon, I was surprised to find this one in Walnut Creek. Mama-san explained that this one was here before we even moved to California!
So, the food is decent, although the…More »
33. Naomi Sushi
My lunch buddy and I shared the sushi and sashimi lunches during a weekday. The fish quality was pretty good, but presentation and the restaurant space were plain. The bluefin tuna from the specials board was excellent, so I would likely agree with…More »
34. Ni-Mo
Since this place changed owners, the menu has remained pretty much the same, which is good news for all of us. (The only change I've noticed and don't like is the different style of miso soup, which is now a sweet vs. salty version.) Nimo's serves…More »
35. Sachi Sushi
Sachi Sushi is a good place for above average sushi and sashimi. The interior is simple and informal. Service has always been excellent. I have no real complaints; it's just that there is a ton of competition and we only come here when we're on a…More »
36. Saizo
Of all the izakayas I've been (very happily) trying out, Saizo doesn't earn the highest marks; however, the udon and lunch specials are quite good. The location is boring and restaurant interior rather sparse, but I wouldn't hesitate to go there…More »
37. Sakana Sushi
We ended up eating here because Mom had a coupon. Not too bad, especially for Walnut Creek. I haven't gone back only because it is (1) pretty far away from San Jose and (2) there are many just as good, if not better, places to go in between WC and…More »
38. Satsuma Sushi
Went to Satsuma for the first time today to meet with a client. We only had a few rolls, and shrimp shumai for a toddler in tow due to a babysitter's emergency. The Albacore Special had shrimp tempura in it and was quite good. Caterpillar was also…More »
39. Sen Dai Teriyaki
I was surprised to read T-squared's review and find out Sen Dai was sold. My dad loved this place. (He likes sharing combo sashimi-and-your-choice-of-pro tein dinners with mom.) I was never too impressed, preferring to go to Hana instead. Looks like…More »
40. Shin Sushi
Decent quality sushi and bento boxes that leave me wishing for more to choose from in South Bay. For a slightly better atmosphere and price, I prefer Sushi Mania on Branham.
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