it tasted good, wasn't much of it. pictured is the duck breast. it cost $12.48 for six slices. the whole thing was the size of an infant's fist. if you eat here, eat something at home, first. if that's not an option, order at least two sides of rice with your meal, or you will leave hungry.
Lynn Chang
Food is good but the service was terrible when I went. Makes me really sad
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Evan
We’ve been here a few times now, and while it’s a mission to snag a seat, it’s always worth it! Our go-to is the ebi and the 'food of the day' special—and you cannot leave without the homemade mochi ice cream; it’s my absolute favorite. The space is super cozy, but a fair warning if you’re bringing a date: the acoustics are very intimate. Everyone in the room can hear your conversation—literally every single word—so keep your secrets for the walk home!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heather Noemi
Stopped in at 4:35pm just after they opened on a Thursday. The place was empty and I was directed to a seat, notably the only one without a place setting. I ordered a roll ($12) off the menu - just wanted a bite to tide me over until my dinner plans later in the evening. I specifically ordered it without avocado. The server snapped that there was an $18 minimum. I can understand that they don’t want people occupying tables in a small place if they aren’t ordering much, but it was 4:30 and I was literally the only person there. Seemed they should be grateful for the business at that hour. Nonetheless, I acquiesced and ordered some nigiri ($12 for 2 pcs).
The order came 2 minutes later but the roll had avocado so I sent it back. The server apologized, told tue sushi chef and, within a minute returned the same roll minus the avocado. Thankfully I don’t have an allergy as it clearly wasn’t remade. The roll was very heavy on the rice, which was notably cold and hence probably not made today since they had just opened. There were remnants of skin on the albacore nigiri revealing a lack of knife skills. Overall the fish wasn’t super fresh.
I can’t believe this place has 4.4 stars. This was worse than supermarket sushi.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Eric Theis
We arrived 40 min before closing and were turned away. Do not trust their hours.
Service: 1
Luke St Cloud
I want to make up for the unfair one star review here- you’ve been coming for years and now leave a one star review? That says more about you than about the restaurant! The food is great here- much more generous serving sizes for same prices elsewhere. No- the service isn’t over the top friendly, but it’s professional and gets the job done. It’s a tiny place, more of a cafe style than fine expensive dining - their business depends on things like all people in a group being ready to eat rather than parking for ten minutes and not having people on their computers for ages while others wait for a table. In many places these things would be common courtesy, it’s a shame for all of us that they aren’t here in SF and so the restaurant must post these preferences. I’m so happy they are in business here, one of the few truly local places left!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Cuilan Fan
the staff was extremely rude on the phone and told us there was no wait time. when we got to the restaurant 4 minutes later, she told us the wait time was 30-40 minutes. she also refused to let us stand indoor when it was pouring outside. would not consider coming here again
Service: 1
Rohan Thakker
some of the best sushi in sf, best I've had outside of japan
Lily Bradshaw
Super cute vibes, nice food and nice area. Food is good for a nice treat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Moorissa Tjokro
one of the most authentic japanese places in the city, if not the most i’ve ever been. it’s a small business owned by a japanese family (incl their chef and waitresses). loved the warmth and cozy size of the space
their salmon skin handroll is hands down the best and I always go there for it. the cod, miso, and their unique tofu variants are also super highly recommended!
Food was fine but service was actually shocking. The head server informed us that they closed - hard stop - at 9:30. We didn’t get our food until 9:10, check dropped at 9:20, and she in fact said “could you speed it up” at 9:25. It led to quite a few laughs with my friend, but this was one of the worst dining experiences i’ve had in a very long time. Couldn’t recommend less.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Lily G
SO unwelcoming and rude. Do not give your business to this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
June Huang
Great, no frills Japanese place. I would come here again for their tofu. So soft and silky!
The fish is solid and good, but nothing to really write home about.
Their white fish carpaccio appetizer was very good. The duck was so-so.
There is a 4% surcharge on cc which is annoying but I get it. I would just raise my prices, though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Viale M
We’ve been coming here for at least a decade, and sadly the place feels well past its prime. Today it’s pricey and notably unfriendly.
On arrival, the tone is set by a cluster of posted rules and fees. There’s a 4% “check‑out fee” for paying by credit card, and the posted prices represent cash pricing. Seating is contingent on your entire party being present (“You will not be seated until every one of your party is available”), and there’s a firm no‑pets policy except for service animals. Policies are fine, but the way they’re presented and enforced comes across as rigid and discouraging rather than welcoming.
Service matched the signage: whether by phone or in person, staff were curt and procedural. We felt more managed than hosted. That’s a shame, because the food is still good—the tofu is decent—and the kitchen can deliver. But comparable quality is easy to find elsewhere now, without the side dish of rudeness and extra fees.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Eric Ling
Really delicious and affordable sushi, with a lot of fish options
it tasted good, wasn't much of it. pictured is the duck breast. it cost $12.48 for six slices. the whole thing was the size of an infant's fist. if you eat here, eat something at home, first. if that's not an option, order at least two sides of rice with your meal, or you will leave hungry.
Food is good but the service was terrible when I went. Makes me really sad
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
We’ve been here a few times now, and while it’s a mission to snag a seat, it’s always worth it! Our go-to is the ebi and the 'food of the day' special—and you cannot leave without the homemade mochi ice cream; it’s my absolute favorite. The space is super cozy, but a fair warning if you’re bringing a date: the acoustics are very intimate. Everyone in the room can hear your conversation—literally every single word—so keep your secrets for the walk home!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped in at 4:35pm just after they opened on a Thursday. The place was empty and I was directed to a seat, notably the only one without a place setting. I ordered a roll ($12) off the menu - just wanted a bite to tide me over until my dinner plans later in the evening. I specifically ordered it without avocado. The server snapped that there was an $18 minimum. I can understand that they don’t want people occupying tables in a small place if they aren’t ordering much, but it was 4:30 and I was literally the only person there. Seemed they should be grateful for the business at that hour. Nonetheless, I acquiesced and ordered some nigiri ($12 for 2 pcs).
The order came 2 minutes later but the roll had avocado so I sent it back. The server apologized, told tue sushi chef and, within a minute returned the same roll minus the avocado. Thankfully I don’t have an allergy as it clearly wasn’t remade. The roll was very heavy on the rice, which was notably cold and hence probably not made today since they had just opened. There were remnants of skin on the albacore nigiri revealing a lack of knife skills. Overall the fish wasn’t super fresh.
I can’t believe this place has 4.4 stars. This was worse than supermarket sushi.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
We arrived 40 min before closing and were turned away. Do not trust their hours.
Service: 1
I want to make up for the unfair one star review here- you’ve been coming for years and now leave a one star review? That says more about you than about the restaurant! The food is great here- much more generous serving sizes for same prices elsewhere. No- the service isn’t over the top friendly, but it’s professional and gets the job done. It’s a tiny place, more of a cafe style than fine expensive dining - their business depends on things like all people in a group being ready to eat rather than parking for ten minutes and not having people on their computers for ages while others wait for a table. In many places these things would be common courtesy, it’s a shame for all of us that they aren’t here in SF and so the restaurant must post these preferences. I’m so happy they are in business here, one of the few truly local places left!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
the staff was extremely rude on the phone and told us there was no wait time. when we got to the restaurant 4 minutes later, she told us the wait time was 30-40 minutes. she also refused to let us stand indoor when it was pouring outside. would not consider coming here again
Service: 1
some of the best sushi in sf, best I've had outside of japan
Super cute vibes, nice food and nice area. Food is good for a nice treat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
one of the most authentic japanese places in the city, if not the most i’ve ever been. it’s a small business owned by a japanese family (incl their chef and waitresses). loved the warmth and cozy size of the space
their salmon skin handroll is hands down the best and I always go there for it. the cod, miso, and their unique tofu variants are also super highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Food was fine but service was actually shocking. The head server informed us that they closed - hard stop - at 9:30. We didn’t get our food until 9:10, check dropped at 9:20, and she in fact said “could you speed it up” at 9:25. It led to quite a few laughs with my friend, but this was one of the worst dining experiences i’ve had in a very long time. Couldn’t recommend less.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
SO unwelcoming and rude. Do not give your business to this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great, no frills Japanese place. I would come here again for their tofu. So soft and silky!
The fish is solid and good, but nothing to really write home about.
Their white fish carpaccio appetizer was very good. The duck was so-so.
There is a 4% surcharge on cc which is annoying but I get it. I would just raise my prices, though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
We’ve been coming here for at least a decade, and sadly the place feels well past its prime. Today it’s pricey and notably unfriendly.
On arrival, the tone is set by a cluster of posted rules and fees. There’s a 4% “check‑out fee” for paying by credit card, and the posted prices represent cash pricing. Seating is contingent on your entire party being present (“You will not be seated until every one of your party is available”), and there’s a firm no‑pets policy except for service animals. Policies are fine, but the way they’re presented and enforced comes across as rigid and discouraging rather than welcoming.
Service matched the signage: whether by phone or in person, staff were curt and procedural. We felt more managed than hosted. That’s a shame, because the food is still good—the tofu is decent—and the kitchen can deliver. But comparable quality is easy to find elsewhere now, without the side dish of rudeness and extra fees.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Really delicious and affordable sushi, with a lot of fish options
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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