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Umi

Umi

Sushi Restaurant and Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Potrero Hill, San Francisco
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    This sushi restaurant is famous for their Japanese food. It's one of the most popular in the city!
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    Caleb K.
    "Love the Nigiri regular and the agedashi tofu"(7 Tips)
    Bela K.
    "The agedashi tofu is fantastic."(3 Tips)
    Anthony M.
    "Chirashi bowls are a great value and always delicious."(2 Tips)
    Sabrina S.
    "The Golden Dragon is the best roll ever."(2 Tips)
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  • Anthony M.heart icon on user image
    Anthony MaggioAugust 10, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Everything here is great. Very fresh sustainable seafood. All the rolls are delicious as are the seafood bowls
  • Liza P.heart icon on user image
    Liza POctober 6, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    I really like Umi - really fresh fish, and a great spot for a weeknight dinner, when you want to wind down, eat something delicious and talk about the day.
  • Alex P.heart icon on user image
    Alex PriestMarch 5, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    A little pricey, but fantastic sushi and super friendly staff. My go-to sushi spot (especially for takeout).
  • Jacob W.
    Jacob WilsonOctober 14, 2018
    This place is amazing. Highly recommend the poke appetizer bowl
  • Marc N.heart icon on user image
    Marc NijdamJune 20, 2015
    Amazingly fresh sushi and excellent veggie side dishes
  • Liza P.heart icon on user image
    Liza PMay 10, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Agedashi Tofu is PERFECT! Soft tofu, with an ideal fried skin, bonito and delicious broth! Careful - it's served super hot!
  • Anthony M.heart icon on user image
    Anthony MaggioNovember 3, 2018
    Been here 25+ times
    Consistently great, fresh, sushi. Chirashi bowls are a great value and always delicious. Friendly owner and staff too.
  • Kristen S.heart icon on user image
    Kristen S.October 1, 2016
    Great nigiri and rolls. Def order the grilled eggplant, too! It was so good we ordered another one right after the first.
  • Bela K.heart icon on user image
    Bela KJuly 6, 2023
    The agedashi tofu is fantastic. Great sake selection. Highly recommend the giants roll and the spicy scallop roll.
  • Jennifer Y.
    Jennifer YipSeptember 16, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    they have a daily menu with their fresh fish of the day! never really gets crowded, so ask to sit on the patio!
  • Melon L.heart icon on user image
    Melon LJune 8, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    lunch specials are a great value. favorite item here is the grilled fish. (any of them).
  • Brooks H.heart icon on user image
    Brooks HassigNovember 3, 2014
    Friendly staff, incredibly fast service, delicious sushi.
  • Jacy L.heart icon on user image
    Jacy LiMarch 9, 2017
    Their rolls are Okay. But the sashimi deluxe and chirashi bowls are usually pretty fresh and yum
  • Jensen H.
    Jensen HusseyMay 11, 2015
    Japanese boyfriend says the grated root wasabi ($7 extra) is super mixed with horseradish.
  • Kayeheart icon on user image
    KayeNovember 25, 2012
    Besides great sushi -- these guys have a wonderful hot sake selection and a gluten-free sushi menu!
  • Michelle H.heart icon on user image
    Michelle HommeNovember 30, 2012
    Delicious sushi, love the dragon roll. Super fresh. Love the staff, top notch sushi chefs. Tasty miso.
  • Max K.heart icon on user image
    Max KOctober 26, 2016
    Pretty expensive for the quantity you get, but the quality is great. Get the fresh specials.
  • Agatha Y.heart icon on user image
    Agatha YuJanuary 17, 2014
    Their 'small' plates aren't really small. Try out their hamachi Kama and nigiri deluxe!
  • Caleb K.heart icon on user image
    Caleb KarmelMarch 28, 2023
    Been here 5+ times
    Love the Nigiri regular and the agedashi tofu
  • Siv
    SivOctober 16, 2011
    Great sushi and service. Really enjoyed the Coedo “Ruri” beer. It was a great complement to the sushi.
  • Matt S.heart icon on user image
    Matt SalazarFebruary 19, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    There selection of craft Japanese beers is a perfect accompaniment to any dish.
  • Cindy T.heart icon on user image
    Cindy TsuiAugust 14, 2014
    great lunch deal! and deliciously fresh sashimi
  • Cary S.
    Cary SorianoJune 1, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Nigiri sampler! Get the toro iwashi. Also ask for the uni special hand roll
  • Felipe O.heart icon on user image
    Felipe OliveiraNovember 18, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    I absolutely love the sashimi specials here with some fresh wasabi
  • Eduardo C.heart icon on user image
    Eduardo ChavezMarch 10, 2015
    Japanese mackerel amazing
  • Vikas V.heart icon on user image
    Vikas VadlapatlaJanuary 14, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the butterfish appetizer and the Shamus roll
  • Felipe O.heart icon on user image
    Felipe OliveiraMay 31, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    You can't go wrong with fresh wasabi
  • Mario B.
    Mario BarrajaJune 23, 2017
    Both restaurateur and punters a tad up their own arses however: good selection of Sake a tad uptight - Japanese style.
  • Shreyans P.heart icon on user image
    Shreyans ParekhApril 10, 2015
    Amazing vegetarian and vegan menu
  • Clayton P.heart icon on user image
    Clayton PetersJanuary 25, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    While the nigiri sampler is the star here, don't skip small plates they are stellar.
  • Jeremy P.
    Jeremy PostJune 15, 2010
    One of the best sushi joints in SF, hands down. Ask the owner for a sake recommendation.
  • Charles H.
    Charles HudsonNovember 4, 2011
    Ask for omakase. Sit back and enjoy.
  • naveen
    naveenMay 6, 2015
    amazing sushi spot in Potrero.
  • London N.heart icon on user image
    London NagaiOctober 25, 2015
    Not sure the hype. Sushi rice was very good, but expensive for what you get. Kani Sunomono was good too.
  • Charlobo s.
    Charlobo s.November 24, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Check the board when you come in - that's what you want to get. Nomtastic.
  • Caroline H.
    Caroline HernandezMarch 9, 2014
    Drink the Nigori. Way better than hot saki.
  • Felipe O.heart icon on user image
    Felipe OliveiraAugust 19, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Food is so good an the service is even better!
  • Chefs Feed
    Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014
    Shaun Hergatt, chef of Juni, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Nigiri specials. Read more
  • Hana N.
    Hana NaFebruary 13, 2012
    Mmm! Grilled butterfish is a winner :)
  • Justin H.
    Justin HurleyDecember 7, 2011
    Go for the cold sakes instead of the hot
  • Yurie G.heart icon on user image
    Yurie GotoJune 14, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Sitting outside and feel wind of Potrero Hill!
  • Yurie G.heart icon on user image
    Yurie GotoNovember 13, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Great steamed rice ever!
  • Sabrina S.
    Sabrina SotoOctober 1, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    The Golden Dragon is the best roll ever.
  • ISDI R. √ #.
    Yahh..!! Best sushi I have ever eaten...https://foursquare.com/sabrinanoels
  • Caroline
    CarolineDecember 27, 2010
    The best sushi place I've been to in SF yet.
  • Matt S.heart icon on user image
    Matt SalazarJanuary 14, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the Shikoku black lager.
  • Marc M.
    Marc MugmonMarch 11, 2013
    Have the Crunchy Spider.
  • Katherine L.
    Katherine LohJanuary 8, 2014
    amazing sushi
  • Andrea S.
    Andrea SyApril 4, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Golden dragon rolls!
  • Chong Han C.
    Chong Han ChuaJuly 12, 2014
    Good sake but pricey
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