Grandeho's Kamekyo
Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese [Edit]
Neighborhood: Cole Valley943 Cole Street
(between Carl St & Parnassus Ave)
San Francisco, CA 94117 (415) 759-8428
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Neighborhood: Mission
"Cool atmosphere, and the sushi is really innovative. I don't care for nigiri or sashimi, so the fact that they have so many rolls to choose…" read more »
91 Reviews for Grandeho's Kamekyo
The sushi is ok.. My first time ordering sushi at this place it was decent. Second time the salmon was fishy.. you know what this means - not fresh.
When trying to order via phone the front desk woman is super rude. Not sure why when their sushi is below average and super expensive. You would think she would be gushing with kindness.
Never spending a dime at this place again.
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For the quality of the fish (definitely not good), prices were high (3 rolls, 3 nigiri, 1 soup and a beer were $60). The service was fine, but the atmosphere is utterly generic and I just wasn't impressed by anything I ate.
Hama-Ko was closed (Monday), so I thought I would give this place a shot, but next time I want sushi on a Monday, I will trek out of the neighborhood or wait until Tuesday.
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Certainly one of the better sushi restaurants in SF. Quality fish and a nice selection of out-of-the-ordinary options. The main reason I go here is the Dynamite Roll. I've seen items with the same name in other sushi places, but this one is unique, and delicious. The staples are also quite good, particularly the tuna and yellowtail. I also typically order this grilled hamachi dish (I'm blanking on the name). Service is excellent - extremely friendly waitress who I have come to know over the years. Atmosphere is pleasant but nothing to go wild about. Biggest downside is the price, which makes it a once-in-a-while type place.
Definitely the best in Cole Valley, on par with the best in the city.
Good quality fish, fresh food, pretty tasty.
My dashi for my tempura udon could have been more flavorful, but mostly everything was good. The prices are a touch steep, but it's Cole valley.
Pros:
-Delicious Rock 'N Roll. I ordered it and everyone at the table couldn't get enough of it.
-The staff is pretty funny. They joke around with you, especially if you are a regular and the chefs are cool as well.
-Simply put, everyone I dined with was satisfied and hoped to come back soon
Cons:
-A bit pricey.
-Not the most authentic necessarily, but we were really happy with our meal.
I'm glad I live in the neighborhood and get get yummy Unagi or Yellowtail whenever I want!
Service is horrible here. It's decent sushi and rather large pieces. But service is HORRIBLE. Every time we go there, we eat the sushi, get treated like crap, and leave with a bitter taste.
Never again.
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I did takeout, so I can't comment much on the service, though the decor was uninspired. I went with the veggie roll, and it was one of the more inventive versions I've ever had. The pieces were stuffed with veggies, so much so that each piece was a two-bite minimum. That helped me get over the fact that there were only four pieces.
The rest of the menu seemed standard, and pricing was neither cheap nor ridiculous. A standard option if you are craving sushi in cole valley.
Once again an original and the first, also in Cole Valley. Excellent Sushi, chefs are always down to take a SAKI shot with you. If ur a regular like I am, the chefs hook u up with their own specials that they come up with as they go. I love the Maguro, Unagi, Roe and Rock-n-Roll....
Place gets packed on weekend nights, so come early evening to catch a seat at the bar. The food is excellent but pricey, but then again this is Sushi and this is Cole Valley.
I feel bad giving them three stars because there are some places I enjoy much more that I have also rated 3 stars, so they are more like a 2.5.
I have only ordered take-out, so I cannot comment on service, although they do tend to be rude when I come to pick up the food. I don't think they are rude universally, however, because I see them treating regular customers very well. I can accept that they are nicer to regular patrons, but I do wish they could be a bit more friendly since I pay a lot for their food too.
I am not a sushi aficianado, so my comments don't apply to the quality of the fish. But, the food is generally ok and the sushi rolls and ahi sashimi serve as good stand-ins, although not remarkable in my mind. I was surprised by their high zagat ratings, so someone must like this place a lot. It is not me. I certainly would not travel to cole valley to eat here.
My tip is to ask for the miso dressing on your salad. It is much better than their standard orange dressing
Seems like we either love it or hate it. Hmm.
Well, I came from cena last night at Grandeho's a happy and loving customer. The service, the neighborhood-friendly-ness, the fresh and clean flavors of the hamachi, spider roll, and other nigiri were lovely.
As most (discerning) yelpers will know- your memory of dinner often corresponds with your experience of dinner. Were you alone? On a date? In an atmosphere you are familiar with? Did you fight with your partner? Did you go home and get dirty? That's part of the beauty of food and eating. Your experiences mingle into a single imagined memory of what you consider your entire dining experience. I wax only because this meal was at the end of a beautiful (almost magical) day, and I was craving amazing hamachi and was rewarded with lovely food, service, and company. I'd go back.
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After paying the prices here, you will feel like someone's ho...
So I found this to be a rather average sushi restaurant. It has some novelty in that it's small and intimate and if you live in Cole Valley you don't have to leave the neighborhood for a decent sushi dinner. Probably a good date spot if you're really intent on not leaving Cole Valley.
The biggest problem is probably the prices. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind paying for stuff, I just don't like paying more for something that could be had elsewhere for less. I ordered the Chirashi, which came in at about $20. It was a *little* bigger than your average Chirashi order but nothing too special. Yes, it was fresh and tasty but nothing spectacular. Standard sushi (i.e. 2 pieces) is probably $0.50 - $1 more expensive than most other places.
Which brings to light the menu. It's decent but it doesn't seem to have some of the options other places have. After perusing the menu for awhile, my dining partner this night asked "Dude, where's all the crazy rolls and stuff?" which is to say, you'll find your regular suspects but nothing too original on the roll side of things.
This place is probably a 2 or 2.5 as I will likely not be back unless there's a birthday or something, but this place does deserve respect for the excellent service. The woman who was the hostess was very affable and funny. The way she greeted and spoke to me made it feel like I had been a regular for sometime. There were also a good amount of "minions" running around to refill my water glass.
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It's outrageously expensive and it smells like old fish. Your choices are very limited in Cole Valley, but I'd recommend you keep walking down to Koo on Irving instead. For the same price, you'll get much better sushi. And no barnacle smell.
This place is fine if you're wearing a lowjack and can't leave Cole Street for some reason.
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The fish and the fish selection is exemplary. The decor is also impeccable -- very clean and at the same time modern/traditional.
I got a lunch order, and I was immediately blown away by how expensive this place is. $10.95 for an order of Amaebi?! That better be alive and the size of a lobster for $10.95. I ended up getting hamachi, hirame, aji, and hotate nigiri and a gari-saba roll (saba, ginger, onion). All of it was very tasty and good, but I felt a bit ripped off paying $30 for that. $25 would probably be more reasonable. But whatever...I should come back and try eating at the sushi bar.
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I've been back several times, but now I've taken to asking them to give me $30 worth of nigiri. That seems to be a much better deal, as I get about 12 pieces of big cuts of premium fish.
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Too expensive of a restaurant to have the staff give you the bum rush. I ordered pretty standard fare (two avo maki, an ume-cucumber maki, some edamame) my companion ordered some sashimi. I wanted to order some agedashi tofu and after a little back-and-forth (I wanted to check if there was any fish/fish oil/bonito chunks the size of my fist that come standard) we found out it wasn't vegan and skipped it. That's fine, my specific-diet having ass is plenty stoked on an avo roll and I'll eat your kid's stroller if it has ume on it.
Two super simple veggie rolls, one edamame, an order of sashimi. We drank water.
Our bill? $50 (plus tip).
I literally did a double take, thinking that we got the wrong bill. I'm no dope - I know that sashimi is expensive, but I normally don't check the prices like a hawk in casualish restaurants like this. I'm also not a cheapskate - I love living beyond my means and eating a good meal that costs me a lot. However, this was not that meal. The quality of the sashimi (according to my non-vegan companion) was "ok". He didn't order anything special like Toro from The Land Before Time nor did my rolls cause my mind to melt with their amazingness. It is the first time I have felt like I should have been paying better attention to the menu prices though, which is too bad because based on the service (not terrible but not positive) and atmosphere I would have gauged that as a $30 meal for two. Maybe that's my hint that I don't belong in Cole Valley? Point taken.
i love this place!
the wait staff, the chefs, the food, the ambiance, the prices - genius!!
staff: friendly and efficient, remembers your order and delivers within a reasonable amount of time. by the third time i went there, the waitress remembered my drink and dessert.
chefs: knowledgeable and approachable, essential for a sushi chef.
food: delicious, fresh, great cuts.
ambiance: intimate without being intimidating (you can speak at a normal volume and not be self conscious); casual and relaxed.
prices: you get what you pay for, which is very quality fish.
go there. now.
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I am beginning to become convinced that the lower ratings on this restaurant are actually part of a complicated conspiracy to keep everyone from across town away. I hate to spoil the fun but I can't hide my feelings any longer.
My boyfriend and I go here somewhat regularly (coming all the way from the Mission) and rate the quality of the fish as: delicious. We only ever get nigiri so I can't speak for the quality of other things on the menu but, regardless, I have only ever had excellent experiences here.The service is always friendly and quick and the fish is always fresh (dare I say, melt in your mouth). I highly recommend the hotategei.
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This is not so much a review of Grandeho as it is a commentary on the people who gave this restaurant a review of one or two stars.
I just want to say thank you! I will resist calling you a bunch of chumps but instead express my gratitude for misrepresenting this place, For while you are quite entitled to your opinion, it just means more sushi for me.
I have patronized this place ever since it opened and am a loyal customer. Yes, they know my name and I do get favored treatment. Yes I buy the chefs beer and occasionally get special treats.
For those of you who berate the sushi, well I have never ever had a bad piece of sushi (and it is as good as Tsujiki) and for you who have had bad service, please take your attitude back to the marina where it belongs.
So once again my gratitude. Grandeho will continue to succeed because it is a great neighborhood sushi bar
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I wouldn't say it''s cheap for it's SERVICE....yes folks...I still believe in good service in restaurants....every time I go there I feel like I am rushed with my dinner....gone there ohhh about whole 4 times.....every couple of months....I guess I forget how shitty the stuff is....it feels like a "to go" environment somewhere in tenderloin, not to mention being bumped into without any considiration every time the waitres was bringing the food to the other table....there's no " would you like some water" there's no " thank you", just a cold feeling of "eat your god damned food, pay us and leave".....that's how it felt....oh...their interior decoration is nice, and the food isn't bad...
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Highway robbery! Extremely overpriced for mediocre sushi. Take the N line about three more stops and you'll be surrounded by much better options.
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Mediocre sushi that's overpriced... This place is so unremarkable that I almost passed out in my miso soup...
There are better places all over the city... go somewhere else...
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I went in with my girlfriend to check this place out since it's right in our neighborhood. Upon glancing at the menu, we noticed that the food selection was kind of americanized (chicken udon?), but whatever. When our server arrived to take our order, I asked if they had both types of eel, fresh and saltwater, and she confirmed that they did. So I ordered anago, the saltwater version.
After a longish wait, our sushi arrived, but with the wrong type of eel. I like both, so I decided not to say anything. After about 10 minutes had passed and half of our sushi was consumed, our confused server showed up with an order of the correct type of eel. When she saw that we already had an order of eel on our plate, she said, "oh, somebody gave you unagi instead of anago. Do you still want the anago?" I said that I would prefer the type that I had ordered, and then she said that she'd have to either charge us for the pieces that we were erroneously given, or that she'd have to remove the order still sitting on our plate.
Dismayed by the awkward decision that we had to make, and feeling content with the amount of food that we had ordered, we decided to let her take our plate of remaining sushi someplace in the back, and replace the eel with the correct type. However, before she took the plate away, I asked what she was going to do with sushi that had been sitting on our plate for the last 10 minutes. She replied, "don't worry, we won't serve it to another customer." So what WAS she going to do with it?
High prices, not so fresh fish, cramped atmosphere, and service that makes you feel thoroughly awkward. Why do people go here?
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Why does the rice taste so overpowering? Why is there so much of it? Why don't I like this place more considering that it's right down the street?
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Not much to recommend about this Grandeho's. The first time I ate there it was passable if not memorable. A recent trip yielded more memorable food, but not in the way that any restaurant wants to be remembered. The rice was warm and had a very off-taste to it, and the fish had an unacceptable temperature because of the temperature of the rice. The miso soup was just sort of "meh", and the service was slow. We spent more than a few minutes being pointedly ignored despite trying to politely order more food in a vain attempt to get something tasty that night.
I would have given them a third chance to score a run, but the other reviews here seem to confirm my suspicions, so I think I'll pass.
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Went late on a weeknight, but the fish was still fresh and tasty, and they didn't try to rush us out the door, which was nice.
My only complaint is that they wasabi'd some sushi which they didn't mention in the menu, and thus was very surprising to my tastebuds upon eating it.
It was a bit late, but the place was mostly full, and when we walked in we asked if they were still serving. We were assured that they were and were ushered to a table.
So we were a bit surprised when the hostess started very efficiently removing unused things from our table before we were finished eating, and grabbing the soy sauce to refill it. We felt rushed and it kind of spoiled the meal.
The sushi was fresh. But it wasn't special. If I want food without service I can save my cash and stay home, or go to the drive through.
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An adequate sushi joint that benefits mostly from overly friendly servers, decent bento boxes, and being within walking distance of my satellite homebase in Cole Valley.
However, if I ever get into a fight to the death with Chuck Norris and he roundhouse kicks all my teeth out, I'm coming here for their tuna sashimi. Some of the best I have ever had. The pieces are huge and yet soft enough to simply melt in your mouth. (That's what she said!)
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One of my father's favorite sayings is: "I'd never work for Disneyland because then it'll never be fun again." Likewise, I don't often feel the need to publicize my local culinary affinities, and risk possibly over-crowding them. There are exceptions, however; especially when refuting the crowd that has turned my beloved home's Marina district into an intellectual ghost town. If you cab'd it over from anywhere north (and inclusive of) the new made-up neighborhood 'Nopa', then just rest assured that even the worst review you're possible of crafting, using the synonym finder in MS Word, is considered even less trustworthy than when the president speaks. If your idea of evening attire involves jeans that purposely have holes in them, I'm going to go out on a limb and say you probably know very little about what makes a good neighborhood restaurant, let alone a good sushi bar.
Grandeho's food is fantastic. The sushi served holds its own against any other I've yet eaten. Not only have I never been sorry for spending the evening with the kind folks working there, I've recommended it to friends or family only to positive reviews and thanks. No, it's not the least expensive; but what worthwhile sushi is? Yes, there are only a few tables available, but I've never found the service to be lacking or even slow.
I'm not a class warrior and don't try to hide our neighborhood's fantastic dining options. I don't even think all of the poor reviews are without merit; perhaps Grandeho's has had a night off, here or there. In my many visits I've never been let down but, considering that very little is outside the realm of possibility, it could have happened occasionally. I would suggest, however, that if you've received poor service, is it not also possible that you're just a crappy customer? This isn't the UN of dining; if you're an ugly American, you're probably going to get attitude while abroad. Why should it be any different at home?
I figured since I like Cole Valley and work in Cole Valley, might as well try this sushi place, in Cole Valley.
I was not impressed. Felt like I paid more than what I received. I left with no lasting impression as to why I would want to visit this place again. It seemed like it was painful for them to give me five (5) pieces for every roll I ordered.
There are other good places in the near vicinity, that will have my business. Not into "Just Okay, Sushi". If you are, then this is the place for you.
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I have been going to this small neighborhood joint for close to ten years and I don't think I have ever had a bad experience here. Maybe once the gyoza were cold in the middle, but everyone should be allowed a couple of mistakes before an eager yelper slams them. In fact that's why I think that most of the people on yelp are passive aggressive assholes. A lot of the problems detailed by members could easily be rectified if they only had the guts to call attention to the matter with the waitstaff or manager. Instead they rush home and slam someone online from the perceived safety of their anonymous profiles.
That being said, the sushi at Grandeho's is always fresh and artfully presented. While it certainly is not your traditional sushi bar Grandeho executes all of the staples well and in addition offers some really cool alternatives: the house made pickles are awesome as is the kimchee, the beef nagamaki appetizer is something I haven't seen elsewhere(thin slices of marnated beef wrapped with scallions), I usually go for the unagi don and a few pieces of sushi. the head chef is always very nice and the waitresses seem super friendly as well. Go here when in the neighborhood!!
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Reading through previous reviews which seem pretty much a mix bag I'm here to synthesize everything and give you what you need to know about Grandeho's -- I'm not going for funny votes, just keeping it real:
Grandeho's is not a get-in-your-car and go to sushi sushi joint. It is the good, cheap sushi joint around the block where you can slip on your keds and you are ready to go. We lived around the block and Grandeho's was a weekly occurrence for us. Good quality sushi (some of the chef's are better than others, too) and very friendly service. After just a couple visits the hostess already knew our drink order every time we came in...
Comfort sushi? Does that make sense?
I would definitely recommend this place for people who are not expecting the world and who can come without some of the pretensions that often frequent more expensive sushi places.
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Grandeho's whatever you call it is just okay. Don't sit near the back close to the kitchen 'cause it smells like pee (maybe they were having bathroom problems, I don't know). I went out on a limb and tried their crazy named seaweed salad and almost puked all over myself. I mean, maybe it's a delicacy for some people. To me it tasted like a bunch of tiny slithery snakes would. Maybe I'm just not Asian enough.
I'm obviously not claiming to be an official on sushi, but I've had my fair share. It wasn't spectacular. Fireworks weren't going off in my mouth or anything.
I'd go back , but just 'cause it's close to my pad. And I definitely won't be ordering the slithery snakes salad again.
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I hate to say this, but this place is pretty terrible. It's right in my neighborhood, so I really want to like it. The first time I went, it was terrible. I went a second time with my boyfriend, hoping it would be better and it was even worse. Sitting near the back, we had a perfect view of the people in the kitchen spraying and scrubbing fish pieces off the floor, and it smelled very strongly of bleach. Made me lose my appetite. : (
The fish was not at all fresh, and one piece of nigiri I had was actually going bad and I couldn't finish it. The green tea was really just hot water, the crab in the California roll was really dry and shredded and did not taste fresh - pretty gross. The seaweed salad was FROZEN when we got it.
Very disappointing. We could hardly wait to leave. When we finally got the check, it came with two butter mints wrapped in American-flag printed cellophane. But the wrappers were already opened on one side, and there was dirt and lint in them. Like some old grandma took them out of her purse after 2 years.
Talk about adding insult to injury.
If you want good sushi, go anywhere else in the city. This place is an utter waste of money.
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Dan's and my relationship with Grandeho predates our relationship with each other. I think the waitresses were a little upset when I showed up on his scene 'cause he no longer flirts with them mercilessly. Now he is slightly merciful in his flirting.
Grandeho is our local sushi joint and we eat there a couple times a month. I agree with other reviewers in that you should NOT make a special trip to this place from another part of town. Parking is difficult. You will be disappointed in the price. Leave it to the locals. We love our Kamekyo just the way it is.
Added bonus: Luca from Godzilla is now working at Grandeho. When Luca was at Godzilla the quality of the fish and the prices were unbeatable. We use to go to Godzilla a couple times a week for the Teke Don, but have stopped going since his departure. Although dinner now costs twice as much at Grandeho as Godzilla, we love having him just around the corner. His sashimi cuts are so beautiful I could cry.
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This sushi is ok. It's not amazing, but it does its job.
The staff however, give this place a 5 star rating from me. They've always been friendly and super attentive. When i sit at the sushi bar by myself, the sushi chef's pay attention to me.
In a town full of questionable definitions of "Service" this place is sincere in their nice-ness.
went with a friend from Seattle who was in town and told me that this was his favorite sushi joint in all of SF. So, my expectations were set high, and with so many amazing sushi places in this city, I was a little skeptical to be honest.
when we were finally seated (it's a small place, and gets crowded on the weekends), my buddy ordered for the entire table. I don't know about the "Americanized Japanese covered in sugary sauces" that I keep reading about in these reviews, but we stuck to the sushi...and it was really, really good. The fish was very fresh. The scallops were to die for. The Unagi was like dessert.
The bill at the end of the night was a bit hefty, and I kind of expected it from the quantity of food we ordered...but I was full and happy so it was worth it.
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I live near here. That's the only reason I go. That's the only reason anyone should go. Here's why:
1) The sushi is fine, not great, not bad, just fine.
2) The time that I called ahead and stood in line to pickup my order only to have the cashier reach around me to the woman in line behind me and process her take-out order first because she knew her. Um, I was there first sushi lady.
3)The prices are a little high for such bad attitudes from the staff and the lackluster food.
This place is a "proximity choice" for me, not a destination. It gets the job done when I have a sushi craving and am feeling lazy.
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Okay, this place is sooooo not worth a trip to Cole Valley unless you really, really like Americanized Japanese food covered in sugary sauce. And like, that's not even that great. Time and a place for everything and this is NOT IT. The only reason to come here, besides what I just said, is if you live in the neighborhood, you are totally exhausted and you want something resembling Japanese food, which are the reasons I've come here. And every time I leave feeling like a whale stranded on the beach & I feel robbed, because I know this shit is not worth 30 dollars a person.
The only other reason to come is if you are under 12 or if your two mommies are throwing you a small birthday party. Last time I was here, these two 12 year old kids came in carrying skateboards and wearing billabong or whatever and I nearly fell off my chair laughing when I heard these two punks ordering amongst other things, a "spicy tuna hand roll". Oh, and could we get some edamame, please? Who are these kids? When I was 12, I thought getting a quarter pounder was a big night out. I did not eat sushi until I was 19 years old and I was completely terrified and thought they were going to hand me a live eel that I had to kill myself.
Anyway, Grandeho's. Only worth it if you have temporarily lost your will to live. Which means: I'm going there tonight.
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After we spent twenty minutes trying to park, we finally ate dinner and it pretty much sucked. I can't say it was the worst meal I've ever eaten but it was not worth the work it took to get to the restaurant. Not a great deal either. Skip it and go to the Zazie restaurant next door instead.
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If you go here because you live in the neighborhood, which I do, I would spend the extra 10 minutes to hop the N down to Ebisu. The $30 per per person tab is really not worth the quality and service. I didn't have a bad experience, per se, but there are so many great sushi joints in the vicinity, and I wouldn't choose this one ever again.
PS: The edamame, iced tea refills, and miso soup are not free, despite the misleading offers for a first-timer...guess I should have read the menu,
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I have high expectations for sushi; after all, we live in San Francisco. So unless you want Wal-Mart quality at Neiman Marcus prices, stay away from this overpriced "gem."
To note: We went on a Tuesday night around 9pm; there were two four-tops available. However, they made us wait as they wanted to keep them open for the veritable throng of customers they were expecting. (Unlikely, since they close at 10pm.) The staff took rude and discourteous to a new level, acting snippy when we asked if we could perhaps sit in one of the open tables instead of waiting. Upon us explaining (after they said no and we waited for five more minutes) that we would be going elsewhere since they clearly couldn't accommodate two hungry ladies, they begrudgingly offered us one of the tables and proceeded to hover the entire time, rush us through the ordering and food delivery process. Entire time of order to delivery of sushi: five minutes.
The food itself was tasteless and mediocre; the California roll was blas and the only highlight was a spinach appetizer that looked horrifically unattractive but was edible.
The prices had clearly been raised (seemingly exponentially!) since we last dined there; I don't see any reason to be paying $6.50 for a side of seaweed salad.
All in all, despite the proximity from my house, I'll never return. If I wanted to be treated rudely to eat unappetizing food, I'd go to Dick's Crab Shack. I'd suggest you do the same.
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