Fenikkusu - Tapas and Omakase

Always come here for their Oxtail Pot, highly recommended for any soup lovers! Nigiris are great but not that overwhelming. Compared to other Omakase places in the city, I feel that the rice is typically too seasoned with soy sauce so might be a little salty. Wouldn’t recommend the squid karage as it’s too greasy (from multiple experiences). Anyway still loving their warm, romantic vibe overall! Great for dates or catchup with friends.

Overall satisfied but I went there for the maki/rolls, and they no longer make them despite being advertised on their website. Sashimi are very expensive...

Show up 45 minutes before closing and if you’re from Browntown, the sushi chef will tell you that they’re just closing up….. then the waitress will step in and say No sit down-
And you say no way – after all if the chef doesn’t want you there why would you eat there?
They probably made enough money already🤣
I’m not gonna go back

6.5 maybe 7 but give it another try because prob didn’t order the best

This place is the best!!

Creative and true to its origins. Especially good place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salmon Roe, Scallops

Best sushi in sf, so fresh. Couldn’t recommend more, they do a mini dunbari bowl, my favorite.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious Japanese tapas! The saba is uniquely prepared. A great place to gather with friends and savor the moment.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fenikkusu serves some interesting dishes that you wouldn’t find at your typical Japanese restaurant. As the name says they serve tapas (ie small portion) dishes and specialize in sushi.

The mini kaisen don is the real star of the menu and is a well thought out balance of sashimi rice, aromatics and salmon roe for some brininess. The mentaiko pasta is also a really awesome dish. I would come back here for these two dishes. I also enjoyed the corn fritters and the mackerel.

I would stay away from the oxtail pot and is the main reason why I didn’t give a five star rating.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Mackerel

I wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone who likes sushi or Japanese cuisine. Amazing! Go for the omakase nigiri and thank yourself later.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Omakase

Super omekase , great fish selection. The steaks were also tasty. Fen is on my list of sushi in the bay area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Not sure if my mind is playing tricks on me, but this is probably the best Salmon Nigiri I've ever had. Smooth as glass and soft as silk, you tongue gets heartbroken when you swallow this magical dish. A+ staff and atmosphere. Will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The attention to detail and the quality of the fish are first class. Sit at the sushi bar and get the 8 piece Nigiri sampler. You will not leave disappointed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Service was a little slow but the atmosphere and food quality made up for it. I’ve been to several izakayas in Japan and this was the closest experience I have gotten in the US in terms of the food offerings. Creative but staying traditional. And delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Hummus, Omakase

One of the best Omakase spots in SF.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Omakase Nigiri 8 pcs, Tuna