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Ryoko's Japanese Restaurant & Bar
Sushi Restaurant and Sake Bar$$$$
Lower Nob Hill, San Francisco
The sashimi at Ryoko's Japanese Restaurant & Bar is a can't miss
"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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Best sashimi in the city. Try any of their "jumping" rolls.
The volcano roll sounds weird (shrimp, jalapeños and peanut butter) but is fantastic.
Ms HeleneOctober 4, 2018$40 sashimi dinner, wait for a table, loud rock music and no substitutions policy.
VernaMay 27, 2013Eh it's ok. Really nice staff but long wait and far from attentive service. I had to ask for things like water multiple times. The sushi itself is very fresh but nothing I'd consider a "must do".
Maria SeredinaFebruary 20, 2012stays open very late by sf standards, and sushi on par with hatsuhana or blue ribbon
Jennifer YipSeptember 15, 2014come early if you want first seating otherwise expect to wait at least 20 minutes for a table!
BravoNovember 29, 2010Best sushi. Cool little basement place on the hill. -Stephen Hopcraft, Top Chef
Alvin RuangsomboonOctober 14, 2011Shishito pepper are a little spicy, I'm Thai and it was a nice little surprise
Alex AnokhinJune 13, 2015Even though the food is not bad, think twice as you might have to wait 1h for an appetizer. And DJ is just annoying really!
Lillian CheungSeptember 6, 2015Line is ridiculous. Put your name down an hour early on weekend evenings
Juliana ArdilaMarch 16, 2017I loooove this place!! Just don't order the blue moon. Stay with sake and Sapporo.
Cass CAugust 18, 2013Go down the block to Honey Honey for a beer while you wait an hour to be seated
Josh RowleyJuly 29, 2024Not impressed, I don’t get what the hype’s about. Not that fresh, crummy pieces in the nigiri set, in a dingy and dirty basement. There’s way better sushi in the city.
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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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- 9.1
"Rolls were delicious! Garlic edamame as well :)"
Rachel H - 7.5
"Good omakase with variety. I liked that they opened with a few non-sushi items. All fish was very fresh. Our chef for the night was a very nice older Japanese man. Wait staff was also very pleasant."
eifeh - 8.1
"The sushi here is the definition of fresh - really sets it on another level. Try the Hamachi Whiteout roll and the Flaming Seabass roll. The butterfish here is heavenly as well!"
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- 7.3
"The upstairs bar is the only reason I love this place :-) Very quaint hideaway tucked in a great part of SF, and great alcohol selection."
Amber Jamal
- 8.6
"The real gem! One of the few top notch bars in SF, absolutely worth visiting"
DK - 8.5
"Nice intimate atmosphere, excellent drinks (pricey), and a good amount of history make this my bar of choice downtown."
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