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Yuzuki Japanese Eatery

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Japanese Restaurant$$$$

Mission Dolores, San Francisco

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EaterJanuary 8, 2014
This lovely Mission izakaya is a must for its pristine chawanmushi, homemade tofu, chicken karaage, and other delights. The superb food is worth the extra cost. [Eater 38 Member]
John WFebruary 10, 2013
This is the best place to eat in the whole city. I just ate a deep fried smelt and it was top notch, balls to the wall, the best food I've ever had. Do yourself a favor and eat here and maybe marry it
Serious EatsOctober 29, 2013
This classy, minimalist Japanese focuses on the finer aspects of Japanese cuisine. Their silky, home-made tofu and sea urchin infused egg custard "chawanmushi" are popular favorites.
tablehopperAugust 3, 2014
It's subtle, but the crown jewel is the zaru tofu, custardy housemade tofu that comes with accompaniments like bonito flakes & ginger. Start with a sprinkling of salt to fully appreciate its flavor. Read more
Cristina de LeraDecember 15, 2015
Authentic japanese food in The Mission. One word: delicious! Don't miss karaage, eggplant in miso broth (Nasu no agebitashi) & Koshihikari rice for 2, (the salmon with ikura one is my favorite!)
Charlotte AnderssonSeptember 10, 2015
Eat before (or after) your dinner at Yuzuki or you'll leave hungry. Try the sake flight - really interesting to learn more about sake and to taste really good sake (for once).
Ranu RajkarnikarMay 14, 2015
Authentic Japanese small plates. Love the uni rice cakes, tempura, eggplant and sashimi. Cute neighborhood atmosphere too and friendly service. Save room for dessert!
matt knoxMarch 11, 2013
The size and cost of the different dishes is very uneven-the skewers are cheap and great, the mackerel is expensive and so-so. The karaage is amazing.
Runqiu CaiMay 13, 2015
Zaru tofu (homemade) and chawanmushi is amazing. Definitely get the koshihikari rice with salmon (takes 30 min)
TakeshiFebruary 4, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Definitely try Koshihikari rice. Order them beforehand. They have a good selection of Sake too.
Katy ZackAugust 29, 2014
Great sake selection. Everything I tried was amazing. Order the zaru tofu (melts in your mouth) and chicken meat balls.
Tasting TableMay 2, 2012
Get an order of okowa; these bamboo-leaf parcels contain sweet rice and bits of fresh chestnut and dried shiitake mushrooms. They're perfect in their simplicity: Read more
DamonDecember 7, 2012
Sit at the counter, sake guy Yoshi and owner Yuko couldn't be friendlier and will keep the recommendations coming. Ask Yoshi about his intro to sake class.
Feras MousilliNovember 16, 2018
Literally every dish we had was spectacular. Each was prepared with incredible attention to detail and quite authentic.
Elliot LeeFebruary 7, 2016
Sunomono: dungeness crab and fresh Naruto wakame seaweed salad with tosa vinaigrette
TeresaDecember 17, 2018
Yakitori has the char, but has no flavor or that savoriness you get from great yakitori. The deep fried dishes were mostly soggy/limp and greasy. Pricy considering the food and other izakaya options.
Cherylynn NoronaNovember 30, 2011
Not your run-of-the-mill hispter izakaya. AUTHENTIC! Get the Beef Tendon, Chawan Mushi w/ Uni, Braised Pork Belly and Kurobuta Pork w/ Miso!
Petrus PennanenDecember 2, 2012
Highly recommended! Authentic Japanese fine dining. They make their own Yuba. This place is a trend setter.
Sibel AkcekayaJanuary 15, 2017
It is a very different Japanese experience..Can't tell, you have to experience it
tablehopperAugust 3, 2014
The kakiage (fried vegetables and shrimp) are so good--be sure to sprinkle the green tea salt on top. Read more
Catherine PorterJuly 24, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Don't miss the zaru tofu, karaage, and obanzai selection. Koshihikari rice is also superb.
Will BrownNovember 9, 2013
Everything I had was good and super interesting. Probably my favorite Japanese in the city.
Brook ShelleyJanuary 24, 2016
Delightful. Get all the specials, plus vegetables three ways, and the karaage
Simon TanJanuary 20, 2017
Order the rice to fill you up, because the skewers themselves won't be enough
Bernat UnanueAugust 9, 2014
The sake server knows everything about them. Don't hesitate to ask for his opinion.
Steven WakuuJune 11, 2018
Delicious spot, but extremely small portions and expensive prices. Even with a bunch of orders, you won't be full. Spent about $200 for two and ended up going to another location for more food.
Irina LoJune 30, 2018
Black cod is the only thing I liked. But it was super delicious and juicy
Lauren HNovember 14, 2011
Loved the chicken meatball, deep fried breaded pork, chicken karaage. All else was good, but overall portions too meager vs price
Jason McKinnonFebruary 13, 2014
Get the Obanzai. And let Yoshi guide you through their wonderful sake list.
Brett LiderJanuary 8, 2013
Ask your waiter for a sake pairing for your food. I really enjoyed mine.
Jussi HäyhäJanuary 7, 2016
Great food. Hard if u need gluten free.
Brett LiderJanuary 8, 2013
The mackerel I had was tender and delicious, so I recommend that dish.
John Melas-KyriaziJanuary 31, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Delicious homemade tofu 👌🏼
cyn kMarch 27, 2014
Get the seasonal rice, tofu, chawan-mushi, and grilled mackerel.
Peter LangsamAugust 23, 2015
Salmon over rice at brunch was amazing
MSeptember 27, 2012
Portions are tiny. Tiny for real. Good place to get some appetizers before you go across the street and eat for real.
Runqiu CaiAugust 15, 2014
It's expensive but really tasty food. Make sure you eat something before.
Jason MowSeptember 19, 2015
Tasty food, but portions are small (typical for izakaya) but selection is not that wide. End up eating lots of different stuff, but pricey.
Kelly 🍰May 12, 2012
Small tapas size portions, good quality, prepare to spend some $$$ good service
Candid CuisineJune 25, 2015
Took 1 hour before the Salmon koshihikari rice arrived.
Anton ShusterFebruary 11, 2013
Chicken katsu and tofu buns are on 7x7's Big Eat 2013.
Kevin ⚡ LiuMay 12, 2012
Pricey but tasty. Get the Kobe beef for sure.
Elias BizJune 30, 2018
Black cod is 👍
Sherry LiMarch 17, 2015
Good sake list, the sake flight is pretty good.
Phil NomSeptember 5, 2013
Beef tataki, tempura and yakitori.
Alexandre GiessNovember 30, 2018
Sake, skewers, fried chicken
Serguei OrozcoAugust 26, 2015
Everything is delicious!
Elliot LeeFebruary 7, 2016
Monk fish liver
Brett LiderNovember 10, 2011
It took 5 tapas-style dishes to fill me up. That plus sake made it pretty expensive. But everything was tasty.
Irene RyabayaMarch 10, 2015
Kara age, sashimi, mushrooms, prawns

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