Suggestions for Japanese Restaurant near Hayes Valley, San Francisco

Nathan J. • September 20, 2019The best omakase deal in town. They are very innovative and also perfect traditional dishes. A must try for sushi lovers in the Bay

Odile R. • February 4, 2016Best Sushi of halley ! Try the special rolls.

Claudine C. • February 28, 2020Omakase. Pristine, silky bits of fish; delicious, innovative takes on uni, firefly squid, and toro. oh: a dessert of mochi and ice cream stuffed w/ Beluga caviar and drizzled with “beef oil.”

Dave J. • April 16, 2015Some of the dishes are Western influenced Japanese food and it's so good and comforting.

Sean H. • November 11, 2022Get the flaming bass. It feels special and you he cooking technique serves a purpose

Mike W. • December 29, 2016Without a doubt, one of the best ramen joints in SF. The classic Iza Ramen has a rich, soothing tonkotsu broth, thick slab of tender char siu pork, and a perfectly soft-boiled egg. WinstonWanders.com

Dianna K. • November 9, 2015This place rivals the best sushi place I've had in Chicago and it's all vegan. moving next door tomorrow! MUST TRY!! bring your non vegan friends. it's THAT mind blowing delicious :)

Chelsea Q. • November 21, 2021Sushi is so good for the price range

Liz C. • February 13, 2021Really tasty bento boxes!

Sabina B. • January 19, 2016Super fresh & tasty sushi for a reasonable price. Great for dates. Go family style & split the hamachi truffle, spicy pork buns, heart attack, blazing glory and/or haight me. Also, $1 oysters till 7pm

Wesley O. • August 12, 201712 pieces of sashimi, soft shell crab and the black garlic ramen were delicious

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Christopher L. • February 22, 2015Get any ramen with pork belly on it; the pork belly is amazing.

Leah G. • March 7, 2020Quality sushi, great service!

Gregorio L. • April 11, 2018Nigiri were amazing; I especially recommend Blue fin toro, sake (salmon) toro and Nasu (eggplant), as well as the mixed sashimi

Kai C. • June 25, 2017Fantastic omakase. Fresh and creative. Best unagi nigiri I've had in a long time.

J L. • August 6, 2014Delicious lunch special with a good deal on the amount of food you get. One of my favorite ramen places in SF so far.

eifeh • October 15, 2019Delicious, fresh sushi. Nice, fun sushi chefs. Omakase price changes based on the menu. Prices are definitely “cheap” compared to other omakase in the city. Reservations recommended.

Tyler T. • August 29, 2023Very unique concept. Great service and the sushi is very good

Nino E. • October 4, 2014Really nice place, surprised to see it tucked in a quiet corner across from Kinokuniya. The food was excellent, the oyako donburi tasted delicious, as did the Uni Ikura and crab donburi with Udon!

Connie C. • August 14, 2018Delicious omkase with a flair! Really unique combinations and flavor accents, like gold flakes, herbs, foie gras, etc on traditional sushi. Small station but great chefs. Def do the 12 piece.

Nicolas R. • February 20, 2016Omakase and don't look back, wow! Typical, the best spots are always the tiny hidden ones that you'd never expect. Best sushi in the Bay Area, period.

Tony C. • December 16, 2019Really great and inventive nigiri — expertly seasoned by the chef. The zuke king salmon and zuke chu toro is especially awesome!