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Sushi

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    Shizen

    Mission

    For vegan sushi, one diner recommends the Colonel's Pipe and Surprise Ending specialty rolls.

    1. Shizen, vegan sushi, hella innovative. Pricier, but super good.

    2. If it’s just you, you can likely be seated at the sushi bar much faster. I’ve never had to wait terribly long if its just myself or one person

    3. My partner and I love Shizen

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    Chisai Sushi Club

    Bernal

    For a vegetable-focused meal, try the veggie omakase; diners specifically praise the Bernal version and its thoughtful preparation.

    1. Chisai sushi club is my favourite in the city. I LOVE everything they have
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      Chisai sushi club is my favourite in the city. … Chisai sushi club is my favourite in the city. I LOVE everything they have

    2. Do you want sushi? Chisai Sushi Club is fab.

    3. Chisai Sushi Club is top notch

    Worth knowing

    • Multiple commenters raised price and value concerns; one reported "It’s pricey, but SO good and a great experience." (branch unspecified).
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    Robin

    For omakase, one diner recommends the sushi bar and top option, with a sake pairing.

    1. Robin>Kibatsu for omakase value ($109 per head before supplements and dranks). Great vibes! Recommend booking asap though!

    2. Check out Robin - which isn’t too far from 620 jones so it would be a quick waymo. It’s an excellent creative sushi (mostly) restaurant - try to sit at the bar.

    3. Robin: “how much $$ do you want to spend” literally but $200 is a number they throw out. And its worth it.

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    Sasa

    Japantown

    Try the sushi moriawase; one diner recommends it as a good-value way to sample the fish and sushi rice.

    1. An, SaSa, and Yuji in Japantown for fancy Japanese omakase. All 3 are pretty pricey, but so so good with fish flown in from Japan and all over the US.

    2. I find Sasa to be very reasonably priced for the quality you're getting

    3. Sasa.

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    Aji Kiji

    Financial District

    A takeout-focused option: one diner describes the sushi as chirashi-style, and another mentions sushi boxes.

    1. Aji Kiji - pricey sushi takeout

    2. Not the same neighborhood, but grab n go sushi from Aji Kiji easily bodies Ebiko.

    3. lunchtime sushi takeout from Aji Kiji

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    Ebisu

    Inner Sunset

    A reviewer recommends lunch for the varied lunch sets; another notes that sushi orders can get pricey.

    1. ebisu in inner sunset

    2. Ebisu has good sushi in the Inner Sunset.

    3. Dine at the sushi bar at Ebisu. Lovely ambiance and great food!

    Worth knowing

    • Multiple commenters raised price and value concerns; one reported "the price might be slightly challenging if OP is getting sushi. 2 rolls or nigiris will easily be 35/40 pre tax and tip and drink." (branch unspecified).
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    Saru Sushi Bar

    Noe Valley

    Try the soy-cured tuna sashimi; a diner singled it out for praise.

    1. If you like sushi, then splurge at Saru.

    2. Saru is shockingly really good. I had their soy cured tuna sashimi, absolutely to die for

    3. Haven't been to Kibatsu, but if you're shopping around for omakase, Saru and Hamano in Noe Valley are great.

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    kuma sushi on valencia

    Valencia

    Try the Deluxe Chirashi, which one diner specifically singled out.

    1. For sushi, I really like Kuma on Valencia.

    2. Kuma for sushi

    3. Kuma

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    Friends Only

    Consider it for omakase: one diner describes a 10-seat setting, while commenters warn it is expensive.

    1. Friends Only - 10 seat omakase, great staff interactions and so small you usually end up chatting with the other diners. Really special.

    2. Friends Only (great & fun, but $$$$)

    3. Friends Only

    Worth knowing

    • Multiple commenters raised price and value concerns; one reported "but $$$$" (branch unspecified).
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    Kusakabe

    Omakase is the clearest option mentioned, though opinions differ: one commenter recommends it for omakase fans, while another found the menu expensive and its sushi style unusual.

    1. I love Kusakabe

    2. I love kusakabe!

    3. Kusakabe and Dining Yamamoto for sushi

    Worth knowing

    • Multiple commenters raised price and value concerns; one reported "but even they’re $210/pp before tax + service charge." (branch unspecified).