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Church Street Flowers
Neighborhood: Castro

212 Church St
San Francisco, CA 94114

Ed to the M. writes: I was hanging out with a friend the other week, and she had to drop something off at her older brother's place in Orinda. We get to his house and she's talking to him, I'm poking around looking at their stuff. There was a vase of dried flowers…

Tokyo Fish Market

1220 San Pablo Ave
Berkeley, CA 94706

kristi l. writes: You know...I think I'll be okay if I never have to hear " *GASP* I remember when you were THIS big!" again. But what can I say: it just comes with the territory of being a Tokyo Fish Kid.

This store is much more than a store to me. It was my…

Coach Sushi

532 Grand Ave
Oakland, CA 94610

Berna .. writes: That bottomless box of sake (nomihoudai) was the draw that got ten Yelpers & friends together at this tiny sushi restaurant. We ordered appetizers, several rolls, and of course, the sake. Not the greatest quality sake, but you hardly notice after…

Benkyodo Co.
Neighborhood: Japantown, Pacific Heights

1747 Buchanan Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

laura b. writes: When I die, I want to be mummified in a gigantic* mochi from Benkyodo. Wrap me in that sweet rice dough and throw me into the ground. SO I CAN EAT MY WAY OUT. What...you thought I was just gonna die? Bitches, please. I'm gonna fucking come back…

Maruya Sushi
Neighborhood: Japantown, Pacific Heights

1904 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

Josua P. writes: Not too long ago in another review I made some disparaging remarks about take away sushi and that little piece of ridiculous plastic that seems to be associated with it. Well it's time to eat my words (it's a good thing because I'm FUCKING STARVED.…

Miki Restaurant
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

3639 Balboa Street
San Francisco, CA 94121

nobu k. writes: I knew this place since 1983.
I was once a kitchen helper for this place when I was a student.
It called Azusa Teriyaki.
Now 2007.
New owner.
I don't know about the new owner.
Still 100% Japanese.
But,
I don't call it Traditional Authentic Japanese Cuisine.…

Tekka Japanese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond

537 Balboa Street
San Francisco, CA 94118

nobu k. writes: I thought this place was my 1st in yelp.
well,
I did not.
I should have done it long time ago.
reason why I found out because I am making a list of authentic Japanese.
Anyway,
I have heard a story of the chef from my best friend long time ago.
This…

Angel Fish Japanese Restaurant

883 Island Dr
Ste C-2
Alameda, CA 94502

Sammy S. writes: As we pull into the parking lot for an early bird dinner at Angelfish, booty man says to me in confusion "I don't see it, where is it? What's it called again? Whisper Willow?"

"Yeah hon, it's called Whisper Willow," I squeaked out through fits of…

Yaoya-San

10566 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530

Jonathan P. writes: It's like a bigger Hello Kitty
for adults and people who
like food. It's like Japan
packed into one store. One
thing that was really weird
is that some sizes for food
snacks were labeled 'Men's'.
E.G - I was eying the seaweed
snackers and right next to…

Kiss Seafood
Neighborhood: Japantown, Pacific Heights

1700 Laguna St
San Francisco, CA 94115

Jeremy S. writes: Whoa Momma, I want to cry it was so good. Okay, deep breaths, calm happy thoughts, easy, easy. Okay now I'm ready to write my review, thank you for your patience.

After checking out Kiss I'm going to have to go and revise some of my other sushi…

Ebisu

SFO
Main Hall North Food Court, International Terminal
South San Francisco, CA 94080

wanugee N. writes: Of the Japanese Restaurants I have tried at SFO, I think Ebisu is the best. It is in the international Terminal near gates G91-G102, or not far off the BART terminal into SFO.

Whether you are going International, or Domestic into Terminal 3, stop here…

All Season Sushi
Neighborhood: Castro

524 Castro St
San Francisco, CA 94114

Jessica V. writes: When I first started eating sushi, I would order the fluffy rolls. You know, like Dancing Dragon Roll or Tune In Tokyo Roll, with all of the amateur fishes and avocado and some sweet chili spooge. Not anymore. Sure, I still just eat the amateur…

Sushi California

2033 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Berkeley, CA 94704

sandy t. writes: Great, and fairly inexpensive japanese food.

Love the atmosphere here...just very relaxed and always consistent in quality.

Service can get really slow when its crowded. There is usually just one waitress....and they dont make tempura udon on crowded…

Zushi-Puzzle
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

1910 Lombard St
San Francisco, CA 94123

Genevieve Y. writes: Date & Time: Wednesday July 16, 2008 @ 8pm
Company: Trish & Jason & Michael
Crowd: Cool Groups of Neighborhood Peeps in $200 Jeans
Vibe: Lively & Chill
Music: 80's Pop
Decor: Tightly-Packed Banguettes & Tables. Sushi Bar in Back.
Service:…

Geta Japanese Restaurant
Neighborhood: North Oakland, Piedmont Ave

165 41st St
Oakland, CA 94611

Mike Z. writes: At the Piedmont High graduation ceremony, one of the student speakers jokingly referred to Geta as the Piedmont High Cafeteria, a reference which whizzed right past me. After the ceremony, i asked my daughter about that, and she was incredulous…

Minako Organic Japanese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Mission

2154 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Toro E. writes: UPDATED (18 July 2006)

While Minkako's is My favorite Japanese restaurant in the city, Minako's is NOT FOR EVERYONE.

REASON 1: They boldly make minimal effort to Americanize taste of their dishes. Minako's provides authentic home-style Japanese…

Sushi Time
Neighborhood: Castro

2275 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94114

maria d. writes: I stumbled in here last night after taking myself out for a drink and a few smokes on the patio at Metro (corner bar at Noe & Market, not Le Metro or Metro Caffe) and took myself out on a one girl nigiri FEAST.

Taking yourself out on a date rules…

Tanuki Restaurant
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond

4419 California St
San Francisco, CA 94118

nobu k. writes: It was Monday night.
Most of Sushi place closed on Monday.
But Tanuki is open for 7 days.

This place is 100% Japanese.

There was a sushi chef only be here when owner needs a break.
He was my kind.
"Shari " was begger.
Not too sweet.
good long slice of "Neta"…

Chin's Sushi Bar & Restaurant
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond

4406 California St
San Francisco, CA 94118

Ali R. writes: Chin's is what I like to consider, "More than fabulous." Why?? Here are just a few of their stellar options:

Fun Rolls:
-The Daniel Roll - a must have. Can challenge your chopstick skills as it is a looser roll with the avocado on the outside, but it…

Okina Sushi
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond

776 Arguello Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94118

omar b. writes: home to a chef that as nobu refers as having "magic hands" and being in the mood for some sushi..i made my way here to share in the Okina experience (and complete the "magic hands" sushi tour- Murasaki, Ino, Okina-- nobu-san, honma arigatou!!)…

Uzen Japanese Cuisine
Neighborhood: North Oakland

5415 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618

Wakako U. writes: I am a super fan of hikarimono (silver skin fishes) and the shimesaba (vinegared mackerel) at Uzen (pronounced Yuuzen) is the best shimesaba I have ever eaten. Ever. The difference was in the level of vinegaring. Uzen's is oh so slightly vinegared.…

Norikonoko Japanese Restaurant
Neighborhood: UC Campus Area

2556 Telegraph Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704

Lainie L. writes: You know those people who absolutely HATE cilantro? That's how I feel about seaweed. I cannot STAND it. Evil seaweed is lurking at every turn. So Japanese food has never been a favorite of mine. Except for the fact that making good Japanese…

Sushi Zone
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley, Mission

1815 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Kristina R. writes: Everyone and their sushi-lovin' mamas has said how amazing this sushi bar is, and every time I drive by in the bitchin' Saturn, there is a loooong line of proof. People are always standing in droves to get in, night after night. We considered…

Kappa Japanese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Japantown, Pacific Heights

1700 Post St
San Francisco, CA 94115

euge l. writes: conversation with a life long friend.

friend : hey lets go out to dinner. i found out about this place thats supposed to be real high end japo food. its on top of dennys in jtown.

me : on top of dennys? are you talking about the korean bar? theres a…

Sophie's Crepes
Neighborhood: Japantown, Pacific Heights

1581 Webster St
San Francisco, CA 94115

Keane L. writes: Memo: Sophie.

Re: Your crepes.

I'd like to inform you that your dessert crepes are too delicious for their own damn good. Once a shining champion of sharing, I have been reduced to prison-style hoarding. Observe my shifty eyes while I eat without a…

Ino Sushi
Neighborhood: Japantown, Pacific Heights

22 Peace Plaza Ste 510
San Francisco, CA 94115

nobu k. writes: I don't think it's expensive.
I don't think I got over charged and ripped off.
I say , "decent price".
It is Super Clean Counter!
Great fish and Great Chef and "Okami-san"
or "Makanai-san" ( waitress who does more )
She was cool and kind.
It's nice to see…

Yume Restaurant

1428 Park St
Alameda, CA 94501

Todd E. writes: I hate to admit it but, I cheated on my sushi chef...

...and yes, the grass is not always greener but sometimes the siren's call of a bit of strange wins out...

It was like an awkward internet blind date, we just sat there quietly not quite feeling…

Oyaji Restaurant
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

3123 Clement Street
San Francisco, CA 94121

Toro E. writes: Although food here is 100% authentic Japanese, quality and execution is average at best. Living in downtown area, I will likely not frequent Oyaji in Richmond, since that will mean driving past several other Japanese restaurants that serve better…

Cha-Ya Vegetarian Japanese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Gourmet Ghetto, North Berkeley

1686 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94709

Christopher S. writes: I used to live across the street from this Cha-Ya; I remember always seeing massive lines out the door for this place. I thought to myself, "Suckers! It's not even real sushi - there's no fish!" Ah, only in Berkeley...

Well, I finally went there…

Good Earth Cafe
Neighborhood: Financial District, Chinatown

835 Kearny St
San Francisco, CA 94108

Meave G. writes: Look, the soups here are GOOD. The noodles are fresh and tasty. They have vegetarian miso broth (!!!!!!), and give you lots of choices for your ingredients, which the counter lady adorably calls "toppings."

Lucky for me, one of my dearest friends…

Macha Cafe
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

1355 Sutter St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Sara G. writes: I approve.

Any place that serves ume onigiri and ochazuke is OK in my book! I ambled over to macha on my "work from home" day, which really should be renamed "compulsively procrastinate on yelp" day.

So I waltz in, requisite iBook under right…

Ichiban Kan

10562 San Pablo Avenue
El Cerrito, CA 94530

sandy t. writes: This is a mini-mart compared to the Marukai discount store in southern california...but I looove this place bc I can buy my kanebo and shiseido shampoos here. They have a pretty good selection of bowls, small plates etc here. I like to buy my…

Eiji
Neighborhood: Castro

317 Sanchez St
San Francisco, CA 94114

Ted R. writes: Delish.
Great fish.
We walked from the Mish.

Miso.
And bonito.
Better than anyplace you'll go.

Tofu.
Fresh dew.
Oboro will rock you.

Ceviche.
Mouth play.
I could eat it all day.

Orgasmic.
Quite fantastic.
Tuna belly steak so climatic!

Minami Restaurant
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

1900 Clement St
San Francisco, CA 94121

joe f. writes: i'm convinced that the chef at this place is a real-life hattori hanzo.

"This is my finest sword. If in your journey you should encounter God, God will be cut."

it's one of the few sushi places in the city that reminds me how excellent knifemanship…

Suruki Supermarket

71 E. 4th Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94401

nobu k. writes: I have one thing to say.
Kan-Chiku is 54 BUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is great deal.
It's my most favorlite "Sake" for last 2 years.
Very smooth, gentle but strong, must drink room temperature.
NO NEED to warm-up or heat-up.
And you don't need to snack on,…

Sushiya
Neighborhood: North Oakland

4015 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611

Nadja M. writes: (53 Reviews? Dayumm, I thought I stumbled onto a secret gem.
At least the other reviewers are basically validating my good taste.)

I let my date order for me. (I'm not demure, I'm just indecisive.) When it comes to sushi I'm kind of a purist. I…

Ichiro
Neighborhood: Downtown Oakland

412 15th St
Oakland, CA 94612

Jeannette S. writes: Another great find from yelp! We were looking for a place to eat around downtown Oakland/Lake Merritt. I remember seeing great reviews of this place, so I used google SMS on my phone to find it. When I saw this place, it was not at all what I…

Sanmi Restaurant
Neighborhood: Laurel Heights

3226 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94118

Seong P. writes: I was told this was a family friendly restaurant and when we got there on a Sunday evening, that definitely seemed to be true. Lots of parents and kids.

I had the nabe with seafood and chicken in a miso broth. The broth was not too salty and the…

Musashi
Neighborhood: UC Campus Area, Downtown Berkeley

2126 Dwight Way
Berkeley, CA 94704

The Sock S. writes: Update 3/20/07
So as others have said, they have remodeled and included more seating. They have a little sushi bar, several tables, and you can sit at a counter at the window as well. If I remember correctly, the menu is slightly different now. The…

Anzu Restaurant
Neighborhood: UC Campus Area, Downtown Berkeley

2433 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704

Jen S. writes: I'm kind of sad to say, I don't think I'll go back. The waitress was very sweet and service was great. The udon craving I had when I walked in the door is gone but not in a good way. I'm full, too, but not really in a good way either. I had the beef…

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