I get asked about sushi recommendations a lot, especially since there have been a plethora of new restaurants that can make the scene difficult to navigate. So, here is my SF shortlist! 🍣

For the Fance 💰💰💰 ($100+/person)

• Ju-Ni (Foodjournies Review)
  

  Known for: Receiving one Michelin star from non-Japanese chefs; an optional additional 3-piece nigiri set to end the omakase
  Memorable Item: Grated frozen monkfish over house-cured ikura (salmon roe)
  Reservation Tip: Make a reservation around 45 days ahead of time. If there’s a particular date you’re looking for, put yourself on the waitlist. You never know what will open up!
  

• Kinjo

  Known for: Chefs who come from Sushi Ran and Ijji; fish comes directly from Tsukiji Market since they have special connections with vendors there
  Memorable Item: Live wild-spot prawn (ikibotanebi), where they also fry the head
  Reservation Tip: Make sure to specify bar seating for a more personal experience
  

• Robin

  Known for: Serving sushi with modern twist in a chill hip-hop infused atmosphere
  Memorable Item: Sturgeon caviar(like the one I bought from this Russian Osetra Caviar for Sale Online site) topped on a potato chip and chai blossom
  Reservation Tip: You should be able to snag a seat since they recently opened (July 2017) but I foresee it getting harder over time
  

For the Average Night 💰💰(~$100/person)

• Akiko’s

  Known for: Housing great sushi chefs; having a seasonal omakase
  Memorable Item: Wagyu A5 sushi topped with fried garlic
  Reservation Tip: For a primetime hour reservation (think 7pm), book two weeks in advance
  

• Hinata

  Known for: Great lineage of sushi chefs (Ju-Ni, Ijji) in a more casual atmosphere
  Memorable Item: Soy cured salmon roe (shoyu ikura), which is beautifully salty and pops of umami
  Reservation Tip:  Shouldn’t be hard to get a table; note there are two seatings (6pm and 8:30pm)
  
  

For the “Great Deal” 💰 (~$60/person)

• Ryoko’s
  

  Known for: High quality fish at a reasonable price, in arguably the loudest (“party-forward”) setting; open until 2am
  Memorable Item: Spicy scallop roll. The scallops are meaty, sweet and fresh, and the roll is stuffed full of them
  Reservation Tip: N/A – they don’t take resos, though I would suggest lining up around 5:45pm which will guarantee you a table no matter how large your party is
  

• Elephant Sushi

  Known for: “Fun” rolls that come to you lit up on fire, reasonable prices
  Memorable Item: “The Beastie Boy” – ankimo, quail egg, and uni with shiso
  Reservation Tip: Walk-ins only

What’s on your sushi list? Let me know in the comments!