Sushi/sashimi are fine here, but according to a former employee, other items are from frozen food (meaning, not fresh).
Owner Kelly and brother Peter operate this business with love. Good food, but a miss on the Pho. Imperial Rolls have great texture on the outside and tasty all around. Yummy Hot & Sour Catfish Soup.
This husband and wife team had operated the no-signage restaurant for 25 years and welcome those who seek only traditional Japanese sushi. Never ask for inventive rolls (dragon, rainbow, etc.)!!! Read more.
The broth for the regular Pho Bo is different from traditional Pho broth, but the taste is nevertheless great with that scent of cloves. The Muc Rang Muoi (Salt & Pepper Calamari)with the cilantro lim
The Hot Dogs sell out very fast; so get there early! Pineapple and cocktail buns are yummy.
With traditional Moroccan dishes as a spring board, Aziza has gone on to be the place for exciting new cuisine in SF. Chef Mourad Lahlou is currently doing a PBS series on Moroccan food & culture. Read more.
The Bánh mì here is different from the traditional Vietnamese sandwich but delicious regardless. Owners Andy/Judy and Raymond/Maggie are extremely friendly and personable
To avoid the always extremely hectic lunch crowd, come promptly at opening, at 11:00. Oops, now that I've shared this, I might not be able to get a table at 11 myself . . .
In Tokyo, their stuff is already pricey; imagine once it is imported and sold here in the US. Some of their offering cannot be found elsewhere in the city. Kasutera and Rusks are delicious.
The broth of the Spicy Royal Noodle Soup is delish!!! Spring roll (fresh roll, not fried) is nice n crunchy, but do check for freshness of ingredients.
Past 22:00 and you'll be able to order the burger that's normally available during lunch hours. Roasted Chicken takes 45-60 minutes to prepare. Many to choose from their fresh oysters list.
Good picks: Shrimp Ball, any Pho, any Bun, and the Hot & Sour Catfish Soup. New offering: Chicken Wings in 3 different preparations.
The place's main offering is Okonomiyaki, billed as Japanese pancake. While in Kyoto you get to prepare your own okonomiyaki at the table, here it is served ready to eat.
The hosts are very friendly and remembers customers' names, no matter how long you had been away from the restaurant. Salmon al Limone is very moist. Good pasta dishes. Dessert is kind of a miss.
Closes early at 19:00. Free WiFi, but ask for code. Lots of choices for both savory and sweet crepes.
