Definitely has to be there when discussing the best sushi in the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Uni Sea Urchin, Ikura with Shaved Monk Fish Liver, Hand Roll, Miso Soup, Zuke Toro with Caviar, Caviar
Krista Schwartz
Cosy, intimate space where each chef serves only 4 guests. The sushi is top notch, with fish flown in daily from Japan. Our go-to for special occasions.Vegetarian options: There is no vegetarian menu.Kid-friendliness: Not for kids.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Secret Society
Words cannot describe how amazing it is to eat here! The price is well worth it. They prepare the sushi in front of you and tell you the story behind every fish!Every single sushi piece was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ikura with Shaved Monk Fish Liver, Fresh Unagi, Chef's Choice Temaki, Wagyu
Yolanda
Pretty good, but pretty pricey.
AhmdReza “Reza” K
Ju Ni in San Francisco is an exceptional dining experience that deserves no less than five stars. Specializing in Japanese cuisine, the restaurant offers an intimate and meticulously crafted menu that showcases the finest ingredients and culinary skills. Holding two Michelin stars for two years is a testament to its consistent quality and innovation. The chef at Ju Ni is not only professional but also engaging and interesting, adding a unique touch to the dining experience. This place is a must-visit for anyone seeking an unparalleled sushi experience in San FranciscoP.S. I believe the dinner menu starts around 200 per person. Adding drink and some other items, it’s around 300$ per person.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Uni Sea Urchin, Ikura with Shaved Monk Fish Liver, Fresh Unagi, Wagyu
Henry Shao
Nice traditional sushi meal. All the fish dishes tasted very good., and we're beautifully presented.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ikura with Shaved Monk Fish Liver, Fresh Unagi
Heather Urbanski
Wonderful omakasi experience. Beautiful presentation, various blends of tastes and textures. Truly 5star experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marjan Kazemi
Remarkable sushi experience where the chef's skillful hands transform fresh ingredients into exquisite sushi right before your eyes. Each dish is a work of art, showcasing the finest flavors of Japan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ikura with Shaved Monk Fish Liver
Dummycom X
Ebodai and Kan-Buri good
Daniel
It might feel a bit different from before since it's been a while! Always a pleasant experience at Juni with fresh ingredients and welcoming staff.
The best omakase experience I've ever had. Every dish had a unique flair to it that made the meal unforgettable. Highly recommend and I would definitely go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jacob Pritzker
Loved our dinner! Perfect amount of food and very friendly chef.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
MaryAnn Patel
The omakase in San Francisco. The flavors are amazing. I love how interactive it is.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adele T.
Have not been here in 6+ years and as one of my first omakase experiences it always held a very special place in my heart- that is until this past weekend. The atmosphere is no longer the ethereal omakase but a loud bustling bar (which is fine) but it's definitely lost it's allure. What I took more issue with was the aggressive cost cutting that has taken place. Gone is the unagi with gold, gone is the tamago included at the end of the meal, GONE is the uni. Literally I think this is the only omakase I have ever been to that does not have uni included in the tasting menu. I did see them unpacking some uni covered in liquid (not in a box) for people who wanted to pay the $22 dollar price tag for a bite. Given we had just been to japan this same box of uni was the cheapest price and at one point given to us as part of a meal at a casual food court style restaurant. Everything was good, but for a $750 price tag for two I was supremely underwhelmed. I was so excited to come back after receiving a gift card here - but unfortunately it will be our last visit.
Dave W.
We went to ju-ni for our last dinner in SF (6/27/23). Our son wanted to take us to a truly special restaurant - and he succeeded in spectacular fashion.Reservations are absolutely required and you could walk past the place if you are not paying attention. ju-ni only seats 16 patrons and we were lucky enough to have Brian as our chef. He was extremely personable and complimentary of the fact that we engaged with him as he prepared our meal. Watching him wield his extremely sharp knife as he prepared our various offerings was a pleasure to watch.Our son considers this the best omakase in SF and I will have to take his word for it. This was our first experience, however, and hopefully not our last.Everything is fresh, most of it, if not all, from Japan. Watching our meal being prepared and laid out was an education and the ultimate preparation and serving was perfect. I wish I could remember more about the specific items we had, but they were all delicious. The Wagyu beef was a treat as well - just watching our chef cook it with a torch, while holding it in his bare hand, was a show stopper.Full disclosure, but the bottle of sake' just added to the overall experience.
Definitely has to be there when discussing the best sushi in the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Uni Sea Urchin, Ikura with Shaved Monk Fish Liver, Hand Roll, Miso Soup, Zuke Toro with Caviar, Caviar
Cosy, intimate space where each chef serves only 4 guests. The sushi is top notch, with fish flown in daily from Japan. Our go-to for special occasions.Vegetarian options: There is no vegetarian menu.Kid-friendliness: Not for kids.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Words cannot describe how amazing it is to eat here! The price is well worth it. They prepare the sushi in front of you and tell you the story behind every fish!Every single sushi piece was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ikura with Shaved Monk Fish Liver, Fresh Unagi, Chef's Choice Temaki, Wagyu
Pretty good, but pretty pricey.
Ju Ni in San Francisco is an exceptional dining experience that deserves no less than five stars. Specializing in Japanese cuisine, the restaurant offers an intimate and meticulously crafted menu that showcases the finest ingredients and culinary skills. Holding two Michelin stars for two years is a testament to its consistent quality and innovation. The chef at Ju Ni is not only professional but also engaging and interesting, adding a unique touch to the dining experience. This place is a must-visit for anyone seeking an unparalleled sushi experience in San FranciscoP.S. I believe the dinner menu starts around 200 per person. Adding drink and some other items, it’s around 300$ per person.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Uni Sea Urchin, Ikura with Shaved Monk Fish Liver, Fresh Unagi, Wagyu
Nice traditional sushi meal. All the fish dishes tasted very good., and we're beautifully presented.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ikura with Shaved Monk Fish Liver, Fresh Unagi
Wonderful omakasi experience. Beautiful presentation, various blends of tastes and textures. Truly 5star experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Remarkable sushi experience where the chef's skillful hands transform fresh ingredients into exquisite sushi right before your eyes. Each dish is a work of art, showcasing the finest flavors of Japan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ikura with Shaved Monk Fish Liver
Ebodai and Kan-Buri good
It might feel a bit different from before since it's been a while! Always a pleasant experience at Juni with fresh ingredients and welcoming staff.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Course Nigiri
Restaurantji Recommends
The best omakase experience I've ever had. Every dish had a unique flair to it that made the meal unforgettable. Highly recommend and I would definitely go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved our dinner! Perfect amount of food and very friendly chef.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The omakase in San Francisco. The flavors are amazing. I love how interactive it is.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Have not been here in 6+ years and as one of my first omakase experiences it always held a very special place in my heart- that is until this past weekend. The atmosphere is no longer the ethereal omakase but a loud bustling bar (which is fine) but it's definitely lost it's allure. What I took more issue with was the aggressive cost cutting that has taken place. Gone is the unagi with gold, gone is the tamago included at the end of the meal, GONE is the uni. Literally I think this is the only omakase I have ever been to that does not have uni included in the tasting menu. I did see them unpacking some uni covered in liquid (not in a box) for people who wanted to pay the $22 dollar price tag for a bite. Given we had just been to japan this same box of uni was the cheapest price and at one point given to us as part of a meal at a casual food court style restaurant. Everything was good, but for a $750 price tag for two I was supremely underwhelmed. I was so excited to come back after receiving a gift card here - but unfortunately it will be our last visit.
We went to ju-ni for our last dinner in SF (6/27/23). Our son wanted to take us to a truly special restaurant - and he succeeded in spectacular fashion.Reservations are absolutely required and you could walk past the place if you are not paying attention. ju-ni only seats 16 patrons and we were lucky enough to have Brian as our chef. He was extremely personable and complimentary of the fact that we engaged with him as he prepared our meal. Watching him wield his extremely sharp knife as he prepared our various offerings was a pleasure to watch.Our son considers this the best omakase in SF and I will have to take his word for it. This was our first experience, however, and hopefully not our last.Everything is fresh, most of it, if not all, from Japan. Watching our meal being prepared and laid out was an education and the ultimate preparation and serving was perfect. I wish I could remember more about the specific items we had, but they were all delicious. The Wagyu beef was a treat as well - just watching our chef cook it with a torch, while holding it in his bare hand, was a show stopper.Full disclosure, but the bottle of sake' just added to the overall experience.