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Ino Sushi

(Now Closed)

Sushi Restaurant$$$$

Japantown, San Francisco

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Ino Sushi

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AFAR MediaAugust 12, 2014
Ino is a sushi joint in San Francisco's Japantown. Japantown is the last place I'd normally go for great sushi, but Ino is amazing. Tip: Make a reservation! The place usually has a long wait. Read more
EpicuriousJanuary 22, 2015
This small, simply decorated Japantown treasure traffics in sushi for sticklers: the freshest fish, subjected to the deft knife skills of chef Noboru Ino, and his divinely textured vinegared rice. Read more
Derek KanJune 19, 2013
Omakase. If you don't feel like spending money - get the monk fish liver and the uni. The sushi is fresh and amazing. Cute old japanese couple runs the place. Wait can be super long so reserve.
Staff PicksJuly 18, 2014
Make Monday a little better with some delicious eats at Ino Sushi. It's known for its quiet dining experience, so go for a business lunch. Definitely try the Maguro-Zuke! Read more
Jose CaballeroDecember 7, 2012
Etiquette: Pour a small amount of soy. Use your fingers to grab each sushi piece. Dip the fish side of each piece in the soy sauce. Eat. The hot towel is to wipe your fingers between pieces.
Jessica @trufflefritesJuly 14, 2013
Ankimo! Silky and perfect. Get multiple orders! Toro is a mouthful of fat in the best way possible. Aji is incredibly fresh & rich. Omakase will run ~$100/person.
SolarioAugust 10, 2015
Go for omakase or just don't go. Excellent sushi spot, but it's very traditional, so make sure you're prepared to drop some cash.
LauraFebruary 21, 2018
We went here once. We were sad to hear it closed soon after. The couple that owned it retired I think. The sushi was amazing.
The FeastJune 13, 2011
Chef Ino-san will berate you if you don't know the basics on how to eat his traditional offerings. Our tip is to just take it -- his delicate morsels of the sea are worth the pain. Read more
Ashley MowreyAugust 7, 2014
So cute, soooo cute. Good, but not fantastic, but damn fine compared to any other place in Japan town that doesn't involve a sushi boat.
Marilou FNovember 10, 2012
The best traditional sushi experience in SF. Order "omakase" and enjoy what Ino-san prepares. The monkfish liver is amazing.
Murat CihanDecember 12, 2010
Cod liver sushi is perfect (ankimo) Some favorites from the Ino Sushi are:Bluefin tuna, Toro (Kobe fish), Pike, Engawa, Saba, Uni, Unagi, Ankimo and Ikura.
Luke BoltonFebruary 4, 2013
Best sushi I've ever had in my life. Spendy but worth it! Try the monk fish liver!
EpicuriousAugust 25, 2010
No California rolls here - this local favorite is for serious sushi lovers only! Be prepared to wait - they don't accept reservations - but you cannot go wrong by saying the magic word: "omakase."
Dave EisenbergDecember 29, 2011
This is the best sushi in sf. Go omakase to get on the chefs good side. Price is reasonable.
Christle ArriolaFebruary 7, 2014
ankimo, The foie gras of the sea, served buttery and fresh every night.
Jose CaballeroDecember 7, 2012
Omakase is great; price starts at around $40pp. (You WERE wondering!!)
Kevin RipperApril 6, 2015
Sushi taken very seriously. May not be super friendly, but friendliness wouldn't really fit this place.
Sandra WanNovember 17, 2013
Sushi is ok. Fish is fresh, rice gets tighter and tighter as chef gets busier, and his attitude is terrible. Not a good sushi chef should be. If you want to be tortured, come here.
Ramon LopezDecember 18, 2013
Damn, the hype is fo real!!! Crazy fresh fish.
Lucas MacallanFebruary 8, 2015
They make you pay minimum of $20 dollars on sushi per person $30 if you sit in the bar. Terrible service, never going back. I wanted to love this place, i was really dissapointed
Minh NguyenOctober 16, 2011
The uni and monk fish liver are musts.
Marcello MansoOctober 8, 2014
Ask for Omakase!
Mike HuynhAugust 13, 2014
Fresh wasabi
Helen SFebruary 2, 2011
I don't think I've ever had better sushi than here. Sure it's more expensive than other sushi places in the neighbourhood, but really I was happy to give them my cash!
Jessica CoxAugust 18, 2013
We came looking for a light lunch. The host told us we had to spend $20 minimum before drinks. No thanks.
Anton ShusterFebruary 11, 2013
Ikura is on 7x7's Big Eat 2013.
Joel AntipuestoJanuary 30, 2013
7x7 says try the Ikura
Holger LüdorfNovember 7, 2011
Come Tuesday as that's when they get their fresh fish!
Won Sun ParqueFebruary 7, 2013
They accept reservations. I made one.
Marc McCabeFebruary 13, 2013
I mean don't even worry, this place is ridiculous, just be decisive with your ordering. Amateurs know where the door is
Cherylynn NoronaNovember 11, 2011
The Akimo will make you cream in your panties!
Mariko HarmanMay 24, 2013
Best ginger.
Gary ChouAugust 15, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Go for the omakase.
FoodspottingNovember 19, 2010
Try the Toro Nigiri
Bkwm JAugust 24, 2013
Closes @ 9pm & won't let u in by 8:30pm. 😒
Debbie LeightJuly 22, 2010
Get the omakaze! This place is to die for.
Daniel HongJanuary 5, 2013
Very rude service.

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