My wife and I went as our Valentine's date night, expecting maybe a quiet-ish time at the bar and some polite banter perhaps with our chef and maybe the couples next to us. What we got instead quite by happy happenstance was a rollicking good time chatting with the super friendly couples next to us at the bar, while our chef JK obliged with friendly comments within our conversation while still preparing the delectable courses of the omakase. Of course, the happenstance of the chatty friendly couples sitting next to us can't be replicated, but our chef JK really rolled with it and knew how to adjust the service to the cadence of our conversation -- our lucky accidental group ended up being the last guests at the restaurant, at which time the chefs broke out some japanese sake for us on the house, and we proceeded to chat another 20 minutes before leaving with the distinct conclusion that this was unquestionably the best time we have ever had at an omakase and that we shall return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ebodai Japanese Butter Fish, Ikura with Shaved Monk Fish Liver, Shirayaki Fresh Grilled Eel, Chef's Choice Temaki, Wagyu, Course Nigiri, Omakase Box for Two, Snapper, Mackerel, Hokkaido Scallop, Horse Mackerel
Ariadni Alexiadou
Α truly exceptional omakase experience. Ju-Ni offers something incredibly rare: an intimate, perfectly curated journey into Japanese haute cuisine. With only 12 seats and three dedicated chefs—one for every four guests—the experience feels deeply personal and almost theatrical, as each dish is prepared right in front of you with absolute precision.
The quality of the fish is outstanding, impeccably fresh, and the variety is impressive, showcasing both classic and inventive Japanese techniques. Every course is beautifully balanced, thoughtful, and refined, reflecting an extraordinary respect for ingredients and craftsmanship.
This is not just a dinner, but a unique culinary experience—elegant, immersive, and truly one of a kind. An absolute must for anyone seeking the highest level of Japanese dining in San Francisco.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marnie Devon
Amazing omakase. Each bite unique and outstanding. Attentive service that doesn’t feel overwrought. Got a remarkable glass of bubbles to start.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Neal Mueller
Ju-Ni literally means “twelve” in Japanese, a nod to the original 12-seat counter and the tight, timed omakase format. Service is mostly nigiri, paced one piece at a time, with a lot of torch work at the counter.  Chef-owner Geoffrey Lee’s signature bite is the “ikura with ankimo”: salmon roe topped with shaved, deep-frozen ankimo (monkfish liver, often called “foie gras of the sea”). Lee has described it as “our dish at Ju-Ni,” and it’s a standout. 
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Toro w Caviar
Andrea Santos
ju-ni focuses on the fish with some delicious nigiri pieces, but overall the ambiance & service was distracting and overpriced for the number of pieces served. overall, glad I tried it and loved the standout pieces, but wouldn’t recommend.
service: our chef wasn’t bad but the difference of service between our seating and the one next to us was night and day. ended up listening to the other chef more since he explained each dish with detail while ours mumbled his way through.
standout dishes: fatty tuna, red snapper, salmon roe with monkfish pate
Morgan Thomas
totally disgusted with the reservation process. Made resi through tock. email called the merchant and they charged me 600 bucks. I made very attempt to contact tock and restaurant. no answer or response's have made other reservations through tock and at least get a call back from the vendor.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Kathryn Wang
The king salmon belly and the uni was amazing. I also ordered another 6pc nigiri and it was the perfect portion. The have a great selection of sakes too and im happy to see such great quality food and service at such a reasonable price
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Jin
Wowww! Cant believe it took us this long to come to Ju-Ni. Amazing fish quality and creative preps. Our chef Brian was really knowledgeable and we loved watching him do his thing
Andy Trattner
for omakase of this quality the front desk lady was not great at customer service or explaining context. super un-japanese.
Janet K
Ju-Ni is a standout. Every component of the experience was flawless. The shari (sushi rice) was seasoned to perfection, providing the ideal foundation for the fish. The chef's application of sauces and glazes was subtle yet enhanced every bite without overpowering the star of the show: the fish.
The quality of the neta (toppings) was exceptional, and for good reason -- I learned that everything, aside from the salmon, is imported directly from Japan just the day before service. You can truly taste the difference that level of freshness makes. From the delicate madai to uni, each piece was a testament to quality and skilled preparation.
It's been a long time since I've had high-end nigiri this satisfying in the Bay Area, especially post-pandemic. Highly recommended for any serious sushi lover.
The service was very disappointing. I had an 8pm reservation yet had to wait 25 minutes to be seated. While normally I do not mind waiting, it is frustrating that they are so strict about customers arriving on time but do not uphold the same standards for themselves. There was also a mandatory service fee, which should have been reflected in far better service.
The food itself was okay but not great compared to the price. You can get better sushi at similar prices elsewhere. Nothing special, and each nigiri was not very cohesive. Also the starting dish was just bad and doesn’t make sense.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Jose Duenas
Amazing dinner and an absolute pleasure getting to know the chef. Once in a lifetime experience and some of the best sushi I've ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
William Wagner
Phenomenal experience from start to finish. The experience is very intimate with an amazing chef for every four guests. Our chef was Kevin and he went all out to make this dinner one of the best meals we’ve ever had. Hands down the best sushi I’ve had. Kevin also served us some sushi (he called it “advanced sushi”) I would’ve been hesitant to try on my own; but by this point Kevin had my full trust and he did not disappoint.
The price was concerning to me. I went back and forth on whether to book the reservation. In the end, I’m glad I did.
Fully recommended. Would absolutely come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J Y
SCAMMERS!!!!!! These people are scammers do not book here!!! They snuck 3 dishes we did not order onto our bill. They do not answer phone calls (goes straight to voicemail with a recording saying they don’t check their voicemail). They don’t answer emails. They just scam you and ghost. What an awful restaurant! Btw we go to a lot of nice restaurants, this is the only one we left still hungry. AVOID at all cost, there are better restaurants out there. They lost their star for a reason. Their ‘previous’ chef was actually fired for stalking a food critic for writing a bad but probably honest review. That should give you an idea what kind of people who own this place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Liz Helms
Every bite was incredible! Chef was friendly and had a super cozy atmosphere.
My wife and I went as our Valentine's date night, expecting maybe a quiet-ish time at the bar and some polite banter perhaps with our chef and maybe the couples next to us. What we got instead quite by happy happenstance was a rollicking good time chatting with the super friendly couples next to us at the bar, while our chef JK obliged with friendly comments within our conversation while still preparing the delectable courses of the omakase. Of course, the happenstance of the chatty friendly couples sitting next to us can't be replicated, but our chef JK really rolled with it and knew how to adjust the service to the cadence of our conversation -- our lucky accidental group ended up being the last guests at the restaurant, at which time the chefs broke out some japanese sake for us on the house, and we proceeded to chat another 20 minutes before leaving with the distinct conclusion that this was unquestionably the best time we have ever had at an omakase and that we shall return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ebodai Japanese Butter Fish, Ikura with Shaved Monk Fish Liver, Shirayaki Fresh Grilled Eel, Chef's Choice Temaki, Wagyu, Course Nigiri, Omakase Box for Two, Snapper, Mackerel, Hokkaido Scallop, Horse Mackerel
Α truly exceptional omakase experience.
Ju-Ni offers something incredibly rare: an intimate, perfectly curated journey into Japanese haute cuisine. With only 12 seats and three dedicated chefs—one for every four guests—the experience feels deeply personal and almost theatrical, as each dish is prepared right in front of you with absolute precision.
The quality of the fish is outstanding, impeccably fresh, and the variety is impressive, showcasing both classic and inventive Japanese techniques. Every course is beautifully balanced, thoughtful, and refined, reflecting an extraordinary respect for ingredients and craftsmanship.
This is not just a dinner, but a unique culinary experience—elegant, immersive, and truly one of a kind. An absolute must for anyone seeking the highest level of Japanese dining in San Francisco.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing omakase. Each bite unique and outstanding. Attentive service that doesn’t feel overwrought. Got a remarkable glass of bubbles to start.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ju-Ni literally means “twelve” in Japanese, a nod to the original 12-seat counter and the tight, timed omakase format. Service is mostly nigiri, paced one piece at a time, with a lot of torch work at the counter.  Chef-owner Geoffrey Lee’s signature bite is the “ikura with ankimo”: salmon roe topped with shaved, deep-frozen ankimo (monkfish liver, often called “foie gras of the sea”). Lee has described it as “our dish at Ju-Ni,” and it’s a standout. 
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Toro w Caviar
ju-ni focuses on the fish with some delicious nigiri pieces, but overall the ambiance & service was distracting and overpriced for the number of pieces served. overall, glad I tried it and loved the standout pieces, but wouldn’t recommend.
service: our chef wasn’t bad but the difference of service between our seating and the one next to us was night and day. ended up listening to the other chef more since he explained each dish with detail while ours mumbled his way through.
standout dishes: fatty tuna, red snapper, salmon roe with monkfish pate
totally disgusted with the reservation process. Made resi through tock. email called the merchant and they charged me 600 bucks. I made very attempt to contact tock and restaurant. no answer or response's have made other reservations through tock and at least get a call back from the vendor.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The king salmon belly and the uni was amazing. I also ordered another 6pc nigiri and it was the perfect portion. The have a great selection of sakes too and im happy to see such great quality food and service at such a reasonable price
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wowww! Cant believe it took us this long to come to Ju-Ni. Amazing fish quality and creative preps. Our chef Brian was really knowledgeable and we loved watching him do his thing
for omakase of this quality the front desk lady was not great at customer service or explaining context. super un-japanese.
Ju-Ni is a standout. Every component of the experience was flawless. The shari (sushi rice) was seasoned to perfection, providing the ideal foundation for the fish. The chef's application of sauces and glazes was subtle yet enhanced every bite without overpowering the star of the show: the fish.
The quality of the neta (toppings) was exceptional, and for good reason -- I learned that everything, aside from the salmon, is imported directly from Japan just the day before service. You can truly taste the difference that level of freshness makes. From the delicate madai to uni, each piece was a testament to quality and skilled preparation.
It's been a long time since I've had high-end nigiri this satisfying in the Bay Area, especially post-pandemic. Highly recommended for any serious sushi lover.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The service was very disappointing. I had an 8pm reservation yet had to wait 25 minutes to be seated. While normally I do not mind waiting, it is frustrating that they are so strict about customers arriving on time but do not uphold the same standards for themselves. There was also a mandatory service fee, which should have been reflected in far better service.
The food itself was okay but not great compared to the price. You can get better sushi at similar prices elsewhere. Nothing special, and each nigiri was not very cohesive. Also the starting dish was just bad and doesn’t make sense.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Amazing dinner and an absolute pleasure getting to know the chef. Once in a lifetime experience and some of the best sushi I've ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phenomenal experience from start to finish. The experience is very intimate with an amazing chef for every four guests. Our chef was Kevin and he went all out to make this dinner one of the best meals we’ve ever had. Hands down the best sushi I’ve had. Kevin also served us some sushi (he called it “advanced sushi”) I would’ve been hesitant to try on my own; but by this point Kevin had my full trust and he did not disappoint.
The price was concerning to me. I went back and forth on whether to book the reservation. In the end, I’m glad I did.
Fully recommended. Would absolutely come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SCAMMERS!!!!!! These people are scammers do not book here!!! They snuck 3 dishes we did not order onto our bill. They do not answer phone calls (goes straight to voicemail with a recording saying they don’t check their voicemail). They don’t answer emails. They just scam you and ghost. What an awful restaurant! Btw we go to a lot of nice restaurants, this is the only one we left still hungry. AVOID at all cost, there are better restaurants out there. They lost their star for a reason. Their ‘previous’ chef was actually fired for stalking a food critic for writing a bad but probably honest review. That should give you an idea what kind of people who own this place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Every bite was incredible! Chef was friendly and had a super cozy atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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