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Maruya

Sushi Restaurant$$$$

Mission District, San Francisco

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Maruya

7.7^/10

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Ranked #3 for sushi restaurants in the Mission District
"Omakase menu is fantastic and the green tea tiramisu is amazing!"(24 Tips)
"... next time I'd do all nigiri"(4 Tips)
"if you want to have authentic japanese sushi, perfect place"(2 Tips)
"Expect a Japanese-style sushi experience at Japanese-style prices."(2 Tips)

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EaterJanuary 6, 2014
Pristine omakase is the name of the game at this tiny sushi spot, which boasts the talents of longtime local great Masaki Sasaki. Expect a Japanese-style sushi experience at Japanese-style prices.
ReserveJuly 15, 2016
Beautifully presented in classic Edomae style, sushi at Maruya is incredibly fresh, brushed with a modest amount of soy sauce, and offered as a chef’s choice tasting menu or a la carte. Read more
EaterDecember 4, 2014
Pristine, omakase-style sushi isn't the easiest thing to find in SF, but this spot delivers with beautifully presented, painstakingly sourced fish served in the traditional style. Read more
Winson WongFebruary 5, 2015
The omakase here is amazing. Mix of sushi, soup, salad, hot food and dessert, it's really authentic. Service is attentive and professional. Sushi is really fresh and tasty. Just the way it should be.
EaterApril 21, 2014
Last Fall, chef Masaki Sasaki opened Maruya in The Mission with limited seating and a traditional sushi menu upon which fish is only available according to seasonality. Read more
Shoko YanagisawaNovember 3, 2013
Real authentic sushi place. I'm Japanese and felt at home. Great service and perfect sushi! Not all tables are reservable through OpenTable. Call the restaurant for more options.
Ashley MowreyJuly 5, 2015
I came here the week they opened and they had their original sushi chefs. With those chefs this place was magic. I went recently & w/ the new chefs, the ambiance is different and quality has waned.
Christina Melas-KyriaziJune 18, 2016
Omakase was great w fresh fish. It was the closest meal I've had to eating in Japan. felt traditional and very good. Green tea tiramisu was good but almost savory- tasted like cream cheese + matcha
Amanda SAugust 7, 2014
Officially my fave sushi joint in SF. Beats out Yasuda and rivals Nakazawa and Sasabune in NYC, omakase-speaking. Get the Masa Hide Omakase and indulge.
Omer ZachJuly 30, 2014
The nigiri was definitely the highlight of the $85 omakase, so it seems like the $40 sushi course might be a better deal. You can't go wrong either way though.
Holger LüdorfNovember 9, 2013
Sit at the bar and do the sushi/sashimi Omakase. I think it now serves the best sushi in town. Also, the oyster stout is nice!
Jennifer YipOctober 16, 2014
the maruya omakase comes with hot dishes, soup, sashimi, and nigiri. good variety if that's what you're looking for. this place is also run by japanese hosts, waiters, and chefs!
Dianne deGuzmanNovember 27, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Do yourself a favor, sit at the bar and let them drive. The food is top notch and they offer a proper, elevated sushi experience I've yet to find anywhere else in San Francisco.
Fred Stevens-SmithAugust 14, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Chefs omakase is mindblowing. An experience I will never forget. Just the right balance of whimsy and craftsmanship. Was empty when we sat down at 530. Excellent service.
ChristianaDecember 12, 2018
Everything here is amazing. Omikaze, sashimi set, sake and service! Had an a perfect dinner date.
EaterJuly 10, 2014
It's small and pricey, as these places tend to be, but it's an elegant respite from the sometimes noisy local restaurant scene. [Eater 38 Member] Read more
Sherry LiMarch 10, 2014
Sit at the bar, duh. Must haves: uni, live botan ebi, gindara, toro, shiro ebi.
AnnaOctober 12, 2015
My first sushi restaurant in SF, so I can't judge but having had sushi in Asia I must say Maruya is very very good, but quite forgettable. Slow service.
Randall DaviesMay 6, 2014
Incredible. Taste, presentation, service and attention to detail. Sit at the bar for sure and appreciate how pure this place is!
Lauren HOctober 27, 2013
one of the best sushi meals I've had in SF. enjoyed masa's course though next time I'd do all nigiri
Grace ChenJanuary 11, 2014
The chef preorders the fish from the Tsukiji market in Tokyo. It's like I'm in Japan again with a hot towel and tea.
Joe IulianoMarch 26, 2014
Amazing selection of exotic fish straight from the Tsukuji fish market. A must for sushi connoisseurs
Sherry LiMarch 17, 2015
Sit at the bar and get omakase until you can't eat anymore
Fred Stevens-SmithOctober 6, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Omakase. Honestly, if you think this is anything other than sublime sushi you should just stick to the Whole Foods sushi counter.
Andrea FalconeOctober 24, 2015
Omakase menu is fantastic and the green tea tiramisu is amazing!
Randall DaviesNovember 5, 2013
Now my favorite sushi bar in San Francisco. Chef Masa-San could be a disciple of Jiro...
AmyJanuary 16, 2014
Try the omakase and order extra Ebodai and Uni. It's worth it.
Kelly 🍰February 6, 2015
Michelin star (1) sushi resto in the Mission. Prepare to drop 💰
Matt Van HornNovember 3, 2013
Get the Masa's corse. At the end ask for a toro nigiri to end the night. Bliss.
Veronica KohFebruary 4, 2016
if you want to have authentic japanese sushi, perfect place
KidhackApril 16, 2016
Came here for Valentine's Day and a majority of the omakase focused on micro bite appetizers where were mostly boring. Fish that proceeded it was just ok.
Carla KApril 27, 2014
Probably the best sushi I've had in a while. Highly recommended.
cindy hoJuly 16, 2017
If you just want sushi, don't come here. Overly complicated omakase full of okay side dishes that don't interest presented too preciously. I prefer omakase to be mostly fish. Not worth the price.
Jeffrey ZhaoOctober 24, 2015
fish was really fresh, definitely get the omakase
Liz WendelOctober 26, 2013
Fried fig in broth, unusual and delicious.
T ZJuly 15, 2018
good uni and tuna. omakase meh overall though
Vivian WangJuly 5, 2015
really enjoyed our sushi omakase
Will Stevens-SmithApril 25, 2019
Mind blowing sushi. Would go again, and again, and again.
Omer ZachJune 19, 2015
Prices are way way way up since 2014. You're not leaving here without spending over $100.
hugo liuJanuary 8, 2014
This Omakase could be named Stairway to Heaven.
Frances JamesDecember 1, 2014
Upscale, expensive Japanese - good but not amazing for the price
Avner ShiloJuly 8, 2016
Omakase was amazing
Mark DanielFebruary 26, 2015
Top notch omakase.
KhalizzyDecember 11, 2016
The gold snapper is gold
Sydney MMarch 16, 2018
Sushi omakase 👌🏼
Zivago LeeOctober 16, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Great Tokyo style sushi!
Shannon D. FoxJune 8, 2014
Omakase is a must
M.G. SieglerNovember 17, 2013
Omakase. Very fresh.
Chris 🍻 MakarskyOctober 17, 2013
open bar doesn't mean what it should
Pei 👻 WenJune 7, 2016
For the same price, I would venture out to other places that offer way better omasake experiences.

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