Various sushi served on a plate
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16 Best Sushi Restaurants In San Francisco
BY ISABELLA COOK
Michelin star 2022 label
Nisei
A Michelin Star sushi restaurant, Nisei combines the best of California flavors and traditional Japanese techniques. Its decor is warm, minimalistic, and monochromatic.
Dish of kinmedai served at Nisei
Diners can expect a creative and contemporary approach to upscale sushi dining. It is open for diners Wednesday through Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m.
Box of Ryoko's sashimi
Ryoko's
Ryoko's offers a cozy dining area that promises authentic fare of Japanese food, with exactly the kinds of simple, done-right flavors you want in your sushi.
Amid a warm and welcoming vibe, you can watch the chefs create your dishes in full sight behind a wrap-around counter, along with the fresh fish display window.
Robin's purple nigiri with caviar
Robin
Robin has a California-forward approach toward sushi that celebrates the natural fare of the local markets. Its plates are artistic, fresh, flavorful, and entirely creative.
Expect a subtly moody atmosphere suitable for romantic dates, family meals, or business gatherings. Robin is open Wednesday through Sunday from 5 to 9:30 p.m.
Nigiri from Ju-Ni
Ju-Ni
An omakase sushi restaurant, Ju-Ni's appeal is in an intimate wrap-around dining counter, which allows customers to enjoy watching their personal chef create custom bites.
Expect a subtly moody atmosphere suitable for romantic dates, family meals, or business gatherings. Robin is open Wednesday through Sunday from 5 to 9:30 p.m.
Beet Sushi at Shinzen
Shinzen Vegan
Shinzen Vegan Sushi Bar and Izakaya is the culinary creme de la creme of vegan sushi in San Francisco, where even meat lovers enjoy sushi without missing the meat.
The restaurant also offers outside-the-box menu options you just can't find anywhere else. It's open seven days a week from 5 p.m. (depending on the day) until 9 p.m.