Sakesan Sushi & Robata
$$ • Japanese, Sushi Bars, Vegan Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Sakesan Sushi & Robata
Customers' Favorites
Fried Japanese Chicken
Happy Hour Raw Oysters
Assorted Sashimi
Negima Beef Wrap
Chicken Karaage
Satsuma Tempura
Salmon Sashimi
California Roll
Hamachi Belly
Godzilla Roll
Sakesan Sushi & Robata Reviews
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I come here because I know Jeff Poon the sushi chef at Sakesan on 1500 Ocean Ave. He’s been selecting, slicing, creating the best sushi and making me crave coming back to San Francisco for the last 15 years or so. Sit at the sushi bar and have Jeff create your meal. Well worth it!
My favorite Japanese restaurant in San Francisco! A couple doors down from a killer Chinese bakery as well!!
Good food and cool atmosphere
Hours
| Monday | 4 - 10:30PM |
| Tuesday | 4 - 10:30PM |
| Wednesday | 4 - 10:30PM |
| Thursday | 4 - 10:30PM |
| Friday | 4 - 10:30PM |
| Saturday | 4 - 10:30PM |
| Sunday | 4 - 10:30PM |
Sakesan Sushi & Robata is a modern Japanese restaurant serving sushi, ramen, and other Japanese street cuisine. The sushi is excellent, with fresh and flavorful pieces, including the cherry blossom roll and nigiri. The restaurant is known for its super fresh sashimi, particularly the hamachi carpaccio, and offers a variety of rolls like the Inside out roll and Godzilla Roll. While the ramen, especially the tonkatsu black garlic ramen, has received some criticism for being watery and bland, other dishes like takoyaki and dynamite mussels are praised. The Chicken Katsu Ramen is pretty good, and the avocado rolls are huge.
The restaurant features private karaoke rooms, making it a popular spot for celebrations, such as birthdays. The largest room accommodates about 12 people comfortably, and the minimum spend is around $450, which is easy to reach with food and drinks. Customers enjoy the upscale, relaxing, cozy atmosphere, the Tatami tables with no chairs, and friendly, efficient service that enhances the dining experience. The Sapporo Japanese beer is really good. Service can be a bit slow at times when busy. However, some have noted issues with the karaoke system, including technical difficulties and space constraints. Regardless, the food remains a highlight, with many enjoying the great value, such as the deal of 1 dozen oysters for $12. The restaurant is on the pricey side, but it is on par with current inflation. Overall, Sakesan is recommended for anyone looking for a nice family-owned sushi restaurant in San Francisco, and happy hour is available on weekends, making it a great option for groups. Street parking is available, and reservations are encouraged on weekends.