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Ryoko's Japanese Restaurant & Bar
Sushi Restaurant and Sake Bar$$$$
Lower Nob Hill, San Francisco
Go here. Experience the sashimi. It's worth it.
"Highly recommend the Jumping Tuna roll and the Spicy Beef Teriyaki!"(18 Tips)
"Pokemon Roll and the Volcano are awesome."(10 Tips)
"Get the omakase (chef’s selection)!"(8 Tips)
"Favorite rolls are jumping Unagi and spicy golden gate"(6 Tips)
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Jon HunterJanuary 29, 2014Happy New Yorker...Extensive travel in east Asia... Traditional Japanese with wonderful specials... uni, mackerel, toro and some American fusion (rolls). Half the price of New York
Tim HettlerNovember 14, 2017Lively atmosphere with classic sushi standards and creative rolls. Line can appear long but tends to move fast. Skip the overrated pokemon roll, get the caterpillar roll instead.
Ro TowersJanuary 26, 2018I was exited to try the #1 sushi place in San Fransisco per foursquare, maybe that’s why I left disappointed. Music was on point, affordable prices, above average service. Sushi was ok, not great.
Sarah EvansMarch 20, 2013Amazing fresh specials (ankimo & chu toro) with atmosphere--dark intimate restaurant off the beaten path, well lit bar, hip music. The total West Coast foodie experience
Vanessa TOctober 29, 2016Amazing quality sushi for a decent price. Fun atmosphere with DJ and dance music playing throughout. Feels like a club!
Wesley CaissieMay 24, 2014Great place for a late night meal (or any time for that matter). Wonderful staff and tons of fun! The local feel is a welcome relief from such a touristy area.
Lia HernandezDecember 9, 2011some of the tables are kind of romantical. great service, best green tea I've ever had and the salmon toro completed my life. hot tail was my favorite roll I tried; shiso leaf makes it special.
Brian WilliamsonAugust 5, 2014Busy, loud atmosphere... in a great way. After 7pm, you'll be waiting for a table, but it's worth it. Pro tip: order a drink while you stand and wait.
Brett VenkerOctober 10, 2016Absolutely amazing. Very reasonably priced and so good. Get there right when they open and get a seat otherwise you are in for a substantial wait.
Amit KulkarniJanuary 23, 2014Great Japanese food outside of NYC. Ordered the unagi platter, beef (not teriyaki), spicy yakitori and unagi roll (caterpillar). Friendly and polite staff.
Michael ChangMay 24, 2013If you're ever around, drop in for some good beats and yummy (but pricy) sashimi. If they have kinmedai (golden snapper) on the specials menu, do not hesitate to splurge on it.
Caroline JackOctober 26, 2014Soft shell crab = yumtown! Volcano roll is tasty but was hoping for more zing from the jalapeño. Funky atmosphere, defo one to visit and worth the wait (except as small queue)
Order as much as you can off the specials board (each is 2 pieces btw). Do not miss the White Tuna Toro if it's on the board!
Samuel ToninJune 2, 2014Gyoza, sockeye salmon, spicy scallop, sweet shrimp... And lots of sake. Best place to sit: at the bar, please, talking with sushimen. Enjoy!- Fabio T.June 17, 2016Go with the rainbow, great 7 pieces chosen by the chef! Also check the Toro, super fresh!
Mirella Matthiesen (mikix.com)March 5, 2014Our 1st experience was great, but today was disappointing; miso soup wasn't hot, waitress was always in a rush and gyoza came out sticked together. Success must come together with great service!
Matthew PieperMay 8, 2015I love their menus. I love that they offer variety in their dishes. If you love to eat a lot, I suggest that you visit this place.- The Tastes that Make the CityJanuary 28, 2015The volcano roll is the best sushi in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more
Lili BorbaMay 27, 2016Try to sit at the bar to watch the chefs prepare your dish. Sushi very good.😋😋😋
Dilara KeçeciJuly 25, 2018Good food and nice atmosphere👍🏻Try California Rolls and shrimp symphony 👌🏻
- Caro SchieferApril 29, 2017Great sushi selection in a cosy environment. Need to try spicey tuna and pokemon!!!
Eduardo SanchezSeptember 14, 2014Excellent place - fresh fish and nice environment. Hard to find it if not through a guide (Zagat). Open till 2am. Highly recommend.
Sabina B.December 20, 2014Be nice to the waitstaff. They're super polite and patient despite being mobbed constantly from open to close. No, they didn't forget about you...especially since this is the fifth time you've asked.- Kelsey KotzebueJune 29, 2016Been here multiple times, best and reasonable pricing for sushi for SF. Favorite rolls are jumping Unagi and spicy golden gate
- Pokemon Roll and the Volcano are awesome. Spicy Golden Gate doesn't beat Tokyo Go Go's, but it's still amazing. Loved the Volcano so much, I nearly ordered it again on the next round!!
Michael NicholasSeptember 24, 2017If there is a queue when you arrive, write your name on a list at the counter and then sit on the steps to wait. Took us around 10mins. Food was excellent.
Tom RothenbergMay 7, 20151st hand experience: shrimp symphony roll, wakame salad, takoyaki octopus ball + chef's reco on sashimi = excellent meal- Salvatore CanforaJune 28, 2017hip hop vibes, fresh and tasty sushi, authentic and visible preparation
JamesOctober 9, 2013Some of the most delicious Japanese food I've had. Chat to the staff about some of their specials - we discovered some great dishes we wouldn't have ever known about.
Benjamin GrønvoldMarch 12, 2017Sushis great and the menu underwhelming. The place gets packed quick - especially if you want a table. Try the hot tuna roll 👌
Emily RoseSeptember 16, 2016Uni and Pokemon roll 👌🏻 however no scallops or oysters after only 30 minutes of opening hours😱!!
Zayil VargasJune 28, 2016Tried 49ers sushi roll and a sake bomb. Really good!! Definitely will go back to this place in my next visit to San Francisco!!! :)
Sahar AhmadNovember 15, 2012Start with the tempura. All the sushi is very fresh and delicious. Have some time on your hands because service is slow. Make a reservation the place gets packed!!!
StacyApril 25, 2015long line to wait. good mix of traditional and funky. sushi, sashimi and sake. enjoy!
Eli HickoxFebruary 28, 2016Great popping spot that looks straight out of the 70's. If you can stand the wait in line, great sake and sushi are in store for you.
Charles WalterApril 23, 2013It is refreshing to have sushi rolls with so much attention paid to the rice, not just mahatma cooked with vinegar like we probably get in most Miami places.
Jake DylanAugust 26, 2021Really delicious, large portions, and great service. Make sure to join the waitlist on Yelp before arriving.
Honey BearJanuary 19, 2014The best sushi I've had in a long time. Really fresh. Worth waiting for. Try the Toro, or the Scallop sushi. YUM!
Nitzan BSeptember 18, 2019Excellent sushi and good cocktails! One of the only places open late and that actually worth it
Benyamin DadpeySeptember 7, 2017This is the best sushi place i have ever been in my life. Amazing food. Definitely worth the money.
Mike MalcangioMay 25, 2018Bar none some of the best sushi that I've ever had. I would definitely recommend seeking this place out.
The Sexy roll is a hot, cheesy, delicious piece of sushi unlike anything I've ever tasted. You must get this.
The spicy yellowtail roll is just right for when you've eaten everything in sight but you still want one more thing to round off your meal.
William JohnsonFebruary 17, 2016Very good nigiri. The fact that they use the sweeter Japanese uni put a smile on my face.
- Christian LutzOctober 29, 2016first get fantastic rolls and sushi, then the grilled stuff, incredible the filet, or even just the chicken
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Ryoko's Japanese Restaurant & Bar
619 Taylor St (at Cosmo Pl)
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States
Ryoko's is a neighborhood staple that's been serving fresh and authentic Japanese cuisine for decades in an atmosphere that'll transport you to Tokyo.
Closed until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
(415) 775-1028
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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