Words can not express how wonderful this place is. The fish is fresh and delicious. Its the genius in its simplicity. Great quality in a cozy humble setting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Sake Salmon, Spicy White Tuna on the Left House Special Roll on the Right & Unagi in the Back, Tuna Tataki, Asparagus Tempura Roll
Joleen Wiggins
Love the water sushi boat carrousel, but very limited seating. Recommend coming at opening to avoid wait. Very close seating and narrow walk ways. Food is solid for verity and turn out. Can't be afraid to speak up for check, water, special rolls, etc.
Parking: 26 slots for sushi boat carousel
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Sake Salmon
gracie!
Said it was open online, after paying for a life the sign on the window said it was cold
Sean Bruton
Great sushi, low barrier to entry to try new items because of the conveyor boat concept, and just all around fun
Ken Wong
January 2025: Came here for a family dinner. We sat at the sushi bar and we had a great time.
I tried the hamachi maki and it was very tasty. For my main, I ordered the miso ramen đ and it came with the pork belly that was deep fried before slicing. Everything was delicious đ.
Service was friendly and attentive. The place was quite busy. Most people were seated at the bar!
Will definitely be back again for more delicious food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
R M
A good sushi place is typically about the attention to details and not just the taste of the sushi . That function is typically owned by the sushi chef him/herself. Warakubune has some work to do on that front. A good sushi chef is fully aware of every customer he can oversee. That's from whether drinks need to be refilled, ginger replenish or reading searching eyes for something special. Warakubune falls short on these little but highly appreciated items. Presentation is another part, in particular when you load up the sushi boats. There is no need to overload a sushi boat, rather get each plate presented to look nice and clean. We do eat with our eyes as our taste buds.
So now to the plates, I worked myself through a criss cross of selections. From the top: As it was a cool evening I started with miso soup, unfortunately the soup lacked depth and flavor. The sake sushi was fantastic, I must think they just got fresh salmon. It was plum juicy yet firm and tender all in the same time ... Great job. The maguro on the side must have had a tough life, it didn't have that tuna flavor or texture.. bummer for me and bummer for the poor fish. The spicy scallop handroll was also a bit disappointing. Neither the scallop flavor nor the supportive spice came through. It felt like I ate a roll with rice and something... Last but not least the Uni. I love uni, if I'm in a sushi restaurant I must try at least once piece. This uni was alright but doesn't stand out. One of the key issues with uni, you can't serve it very cold as the flavours are lost and of course not warm as it spoils but right before it starts to warm up the flavours come out. At 12$ a piece I expect the sushi chef to know such details.
If you ask me if I'd go back. I wouldn't.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Lag Spike (AA-ron)
Incredible small gem. I loved the atmosphere and the food was just mouth watering good. I will definitely be back soon . This is a must go to
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Chicken Katsu Curry, Asparagus Tempura Roll
Ai Ling Zeng
Best sushi restaurant in the city! I love how fresh the fish is and will be coming back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Terry Hinton, M.Sc, MBA
Warakubune Sushiâs standout dish is their sushi saladâpictured here in all its glory! Itâs a vibrant, low-carb option featuring an incredible medley of fresh sashimi paired with cherry tomatoes atop a refreshing base. Each bite is a perfect balance of freshness and flavor, making it both light and satisfying. Whether youâre health-conscious or just a sushi lover, this dish is an absolute must-try. Plus, the unique boat-style sushi bar setup adds a fun, interactive dining experience!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
koj yawg
I found this little place after a long day of events in SF. Honestly, i was looking for an AYCE but stumbled on this shop by accident. Parking was not the easiest to find around the business and if you didnât look carefully you could miss the entrance. What i found the most compelling about this business is the high quality fish being served. The pricing was a little on the expensive side, but i believe it is fair for the fresh top quality fish that you get. Staff was attentive and. Ready to help out when ever possible. Will definitely have yo make a trip back here.
The salmon sashimi, hamachi, and special roll is my favorite! The special roll has an incredible sauce & is only $9.99 - super affordable for the amazing quality
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Roni Perry
Great sushi, fresh and high quality. Staff is nice and welcoming and I love the running-sushi concept. Not expensive as well, casual vibe. Will definitely come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Rose
Amazing sushi and fun experience, I love it :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jenelle Gallagher
First time caller lol Holy cow, was the best thing ever. The place has a no frills vibe and clearly all about their fish. Probably one of my favorite sushi spots and the sashimi cuts are magical. They celebrated their 30th anniversary and hopefully more in the future. Love this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Winnie Xu
pretty quick takeout and not too many options so not overwhelming. the nigiri were large, some fish were pre frozen so the texture is not as good. rice had good vinegar ratio, the gomae was a bit on the sweeter and saltier side, need rice to have that. overall satisfied!
Words can not express how wonderful this place is. The fish is fresh and delicious. Its the genius in its simplicity. Great quality in a cozy humble setting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Sake Salmon, Spicy White Tuna on the Left House Special Roll on the Right & Unagi in the Back, Tuna Tataki, Asparagus Tempura Roll
Love the water sushi boat carrousel, but very limited seating. Recommend coming at opening to avoid wait. Very close seating and narrow walk ways. Food is solid for verity and turn out. Can't be afraid to speak up for check, water, special rolls, etc.
Parking: 26 slots for sushi boat carousel
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Sake Salmon
Said it was open online, after paying for a life the sign on the window said it was cold
Great sushi, low barrier to entry to try new items because of the conveyor boat concept, and just all around fun
January 2025:
Came here for a family dinner. We sat at the sushi bar and we had a great time.
I tried the hamachi maki and it was very tasty. For my main, I ordered the miso ramen đ and it came with the pork belly that was deep fried before slicing. Everything was delicious đ.
Service was friendly and attentive. The place was quite busy. Most people were seated at the bar!
Will definitely be back again for more delicious food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
A good sushi place is typically about the attention to details and not just the taste of the sushi . That function is typically owned by the sushi chef him/herself. Warakubune has some work to do on that front. A good sushi chef is fully aware of every customer he can oversee. That's from whether drinks need to be refilled, ginger replenish or reading searching eyes for something special. Warakubune falls short on these little but highly appreciated items. Presentation is another part, in particular when you load up the sushi boats. There is no need to overload a sushi boat, rather get each plate presented to look nice and clean. We do eat with our eyes as our taste buds.
So now to the plates, I worked myself through a criss cross of selections. From the top:
As it was a cool evening I started with miso soup, unfortunately the soup lacked depth and flavor. The sake sushi was fantastic, I must think they just got fresh salmon. It was plum juicy yet firm and tender all in the same time ... Great job. The maguro on the side must have had a tough life, it didn't have that tuna flavor or texture.. bummer for me and bummer for the poor fish. The spicy scallop handroll was also a bit disappointing. Neither the scallop flavor nor the supportive spice came through. It felt like I ate a roll with rice and something...
Last but not least the Uni. I love uni, if I'm in a sushi restaurant I must try at least once piece. This uni was alright but doesn't stand out. One of the key issues with uni, you can't serve it very cold as the flavours are lost and of course not warm as it spoils but right before it starts to warm up the flavours come out. At 12$ a piece I expect the sushi chef to know such details.
If you ask me if I'd go back. I wouldn't.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Incredible small gem. I loved the atmosphere and the food was just mouth watering good. I will definitely be back soon . This is a must go to
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Chicken Katsu Curry, Asparagus Tempura Roll
Best sushi restaurant in the city! I love how fresh the fish is and will be coming back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Warakubune Sushiâs standout dish is their sushi saladâpictured here in all its glory! Itâs a vibrant, low-carb option featuring an incredible medley of fresh sashimi paired with cherry tomatoes atop a refreshing base. Each bite is a perfect balance of freshness and flavor, making it both light and satisfying. Whether youâre health-conscious or just a sushi lover, this dish is an absolute must-try. Plus, the unique boat-style sushi bar setup adds a fun, interactive dining experience!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
I found this little place after a long day of events in SF. Honestly, i was looking for an AYCE but stumbled on this shop by accident. Parking was not the easiest to find around the business and if you didnât look carefully you could miss the entrance. What i found the most compelling about this business is the high quality fish being served. The pricing was a little on the expensive side, but i believe it is fair for the fresh top quality fish that you get. Staff was attentive and. Ready to help out when ever possible. Will definitely have yo make a trip back here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamachi Yellowtail, Sushi, Unagi Handroll, Tuna Tataki
Restaurantji Recommends
The salmon sashimi, hamachi, and special roll is my favorite! The special roll has an incredible sauce & is only $9.99 - super affordable for the amazing quality
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great sushi, fresh and high quality. Staff is nice and welcoming and I love the running-sushi concept. Not expensive as well, casual vibe. Will definitely come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Amazing sushi and fun experience, I love it :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time caller lol Holy cow, was the best thing ever. The place has a no frills vibe and clearly all about their fish. Probably one of my favorite sushi spots and the sashimi cuts are magical. They celebrated their 30th anniversary and hopefully more in the future. Love this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
pretty quick takeout and not too many options so not overwhelming. the nigiri were large, some fish were pre frozen so the texture is not as good. rice had good vinegar ratio, the gomae was a bit on the sweeter and saltier side, need rice to have that. overall satisfied!
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