Craving sushi?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end sushi spots in San Francisco, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.
1. Kusakabe
Topping the list is Kusakabe. Located at 584 Washington St. (across from the Transamerica Pyramid) in the Financial District, Kusakabe — which offers two dinner seatings per night, Monday–Saturday — is the highest-rated high-end sushi spot in San Francisco, boasting 4.5 stars out of 870 reviews on Yelp.
Yelp can tell you a thing or two more about Kusakabe.
"Mitsunori Kusakabe, the owner-chef of Kusakabe, is the 2008 winner of EAT-JAPAN Sushi Awards, the World Sushi Technical Skill Champion and a licensed blowfish cutter," the business says on Yelp. "Born and raised in Osaka and Kyoto, Mitsunori has worked in different types of restaurants in Kyoto, Tokyo, New York, Miami and the San Francisco Bay Area. From sophisticated traditional Japanese cuisine to fusion-style dishes, he has acquired various techniques and sensitivity over the years."
Furthermore, we found this about the business's signature items: "Kusakabe serves sushi in Kaiseki style," it writes on Yelp. "The omakase of Chef Mistunori Kusakabe consists of sushi along with a few other complimentary dishes. (Omakase for $175 or Petite Omakase for $98.)"
2. Wako Japanese Restaurant
Next up is the Inner Richmond's Wako Japanese Restaurant, situated at 211 Clement St. (between Third and Fourth avenues). This cozy, Michelin-starred restaurant offers two omakase-style tasting menus (at $95 and $135). With 4.5 stars out of 535 reviews on Yelp, it has proven to be a local favorite.
The menu also features sake and housemade desserts.
3. Hinata
The Tenderloin's Hinata, located at 810 Van Ness Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy sushi bar and Japanese spot 4.5 stars out of 483 reviews.
Hinata offers two seatings Tuesday–Sunday and serves an 18-course omakase featuring traditional nigiri ($90).
4. The Shota
The Shota in the Financial District is another much-loved, pricey go-to, with five stars out of 119 Yelp reviews. Head over to 115 Sansome St. (between Bush and Pine streets) to see for yourself.
If you're looking for more, we found these details about The Shota.
"The Shota offers Edomae-style omakase sushi and Kaiseki-inspired dishes through a meaningful balance of both traditional and modern techniques," the restaurant notes on Yelp, in the section explaining specialties.
5. Sushi Hon
And then there's Sushi Hon, a Mission favorite with 4.5 stars out of 315 reviews. Stop by 2598 Harrison St. (near the corner of Harrison and 22nd streets) to hit it up next time you're looking to splurge.
We looked to Yelp to learn more about Sushi Hon.
"Traditional Japanese fare gets a modern touch at this highbrow Mission omakase stop that also serves sushi and a la carte dishes for dinner, plus beer, wine, sake and cocktails, in a modern, well-heeled spot with table and counter seating," the business states on its Yelp profile.
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