Solid sushi spot. I went on a Wednesday by myself and was seated at the bar. They were busy and service was quite slow but they gave me a little free cucumber salad for waiting. The salmon avocado roll was the highlight and it was awesome. King salmon and trout nigiris were decent. The negi toro hand roll was fine but was super overpriced at $19. I ended my meal with a second salmon avocado roll since it was so good. The ambiance is cozy and they have a TV that was playing horse races. I would come back but I'd stick to the basics, which they do well
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
T P - SF
Cozy, friendly and delicious.
Dietary restrictions: Willing to make fish substitutions. Also willing to remove dairy products.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roll Dragon Roll, Volcano Roll, Uni Nigiri, Kamikaze Roll, Sushi Rice, Edamame, Spicy Tuna California Roll Spider Roll
steve engelbrecht
Excellent fresh fish, warm service cozy atmosphere good pricing I have been coming here for years and will be coming for many more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyoza Hot Appetizer, Nigiri Sampler, Fish, Spicy Tuna California Roll Spider Roll
Oksana Maister
Really like this place. Pleasant staff, delicious food, delicious sake. It's nice to be in the restaurant. I highly recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Saminda Wijegunawardena
Takara is very solid and I've had good experiences both dining in and ordering from here. The sushi is pretty good by Mission/Castro area standards, and they run a tight shop in terms of service. The Volcano roll is a feast for the senses, a must-try if you're dining in. The Spicy Geisha and Dinosaur roles are also quite good.
Nov 27, 2014
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Tammy Vinson
Solid and affordable sushi spot in the Castro. Always fresh and leaves you so full. Can get pretty busy during peak hours.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Wesley Runnels
Nice sushi and good service, liked it overall! The interior is very dark though.
Shaun Azevedo
I used to live by you. Enjoying your fresh ingredients weekly back in 2016, so amazing to have you in my life. Wish I still lived on 18th. Now in Yosemite park. Give me a coupon! I spent 400 a month for five years eating there. Miss the staff and atmosphere.
Parking: If you go just a little higher up you will find street parking for free. It's a beautiful neighborhood so worth a walk.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sashimi
Rolo Talorda
Great neighborhood spot for sushi with friendly staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jarod M
The best around by far.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veggie Gyoza, Mochi, Uni Nigiri, Fish, Japanes A1 Beef Wagyu from Japan, Miso Soup & Salad
Small sushi spot about a 5 minute walk from Castro and Market. I arrived about 40 minutes before close and they still provided great service and unlike many places didn't try to rush me. The food was very good (I got two special rolls and miso soup). The prices seemed a tad high to me, but I would go back again.
Wheelchair accessibility: There are 2-4 small tables with freestanding chairs right inside the door that are wheelchair accessible. Beyond that requires going up about 4 stairs to access the remaining seating.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Volcano Roll, Hand Roll Spicy Scallop with Fresh Dried Nori
Brandon J. Lloyd
Great selection of sushi, fun location. Great every time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Salmon California Roll Tempura, Miso Soup
Jacqueline Tona
Cute little restaurant, great servers, and we are making our way through the rolls.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julian Wilkinson
Best dinner in the Castro! (For real)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Ross
Very tasty, prompt service and a very chill environment.
Solid sushi spot. I went on a Wednesday by myself and was seated at the bar. They were busy and service was quite slow but they gave me a little free cucumber salad for waiting. The salmon avocado roll was the highlight and it was awesome. King salmon and trout nigiris were decent. The negi toro hand roll was fine but was super overpriced at $19. I ended my meal with a second salmon avocado roll since it was so good. The ambiance is cozy and they have a TV that was playing horse races. I would come back but I'd stick to the basics, which they do well
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Cozy, friendly and delicious.
Dietary restrictions: Willing to make fish substitutions. Also willing to remove dairy products.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roll Dragon Roll, Volcano Roll, Uni Nigiri, Kamikaze Roll, Sushi Rice, Edamame, Spicy Tuna California Roll Spider Roll
Excellent fresh fish, warm service cozy atmosphere good pricing I have been coming here for years and will be coming for many more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyoza Hot Appetizer, Nigiri Sampler, Fish, Spicy Tuna California Roll Spider Roll
Really like this place. Pleasant staff, delicious food, delicious sake. It's nice to be in the restaurant. I highly recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Takara is very solid and I've had good experiences both dining in and ordering from here. The sushi is pretty good by Mission/Castro area standards, and they run a tight shop in terms of service. The Volcano roll is a feast for the senses, a must-try if you're dining in. The Spicy Geisha and Dinosaur roles are also quite good.
Nov 27, 2014
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Solid and affordable sushi spot in the Castro. Always fresh and leaves you so full. Can get pretty busy during peak hours.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Nice sushi and good service, liked it overall! The interior is very dark though.
I used to live by you. Enjoying your fresh ingredients weekly back in 2016, so amazing to have you in my life. Wish I still lived on 18th. Now in Yosemite park. Give me a coupon! I spent 400 a month for five years eating there. Miss the staff and atmosphere.
Parking: If you go just a little higher up you will find street parking for free. It's a beautiful neighborhood so worth a walk.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sashimi
Great neighborhood spot for sushi with friendly staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best around by far.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veggie Gyoza, Mochi, Uni Nigiri, Fish, Japanes A1 Beef Wagyu from Japan, Miso Soup & Salad
Restaurantji Recommends
Small sushi spot about a 5 minute walk from Castro and Market. I arrived about 40 minutes before close and they still provided great service and unlike many places didn't try to rush me. The food was very good (I got two special rolls and miso soup). The prices seemed a tad high to me, but I would go back again.
Wheelchair accessibility: There are 2-4 small tables with freestanding chairs right inside the door that are wheelchair accessible. Beyond that requires going up about 4 stairs to access the remaining seating.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Volcano Roll, Hand Roll Spicy Scallop with Fresh Dried Nori
Great selection of sushi, fun location. Great every time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Salmon California Roll Tempura, Miso Soup
Cute little restaurant, great servers, and we are making our way through the rolls.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best dinner in the Castro! (For real)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very tasty, prompt service and a very chill environment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Edamame, Volcano Roll
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