Ozumo San Francisco

"Came here for dinner and had a very nice experience. The fish was good quality and very fresh. We stuck to the traditional nigiri sushi for our main corse, the chutoro being our favorite. The kinko mushrooms and hanabi were nice appetizers also."

"Our first priority on return to San Francisco! Got an early seating and had a long relaxed dinner. This is a busy restaurant, but our table was fine and service was superb. We started our meal with the Hanabi appetizer, featuring sliced Hachimi, avocado, shredded daikon, and leeks, poured with warm ginger-chili ponzu. The flavors were a delight, offering a perfect balance of freshness and warmth. We paired that with the 49er roll (respectful) also delicious. The premium sushi platter is expensive, but includes Chutoro and Otoro, premium bluefin tuna belly cuts, a Hokkaido Uni negiri and a sashimi plate to follow, finished with a tray of Unagi! Yes we had a premium Sake, but they have a wide selection available. We also had a bit of the waygu negiri. The quality of the fish was outstanding, and everything was exceptionally fresh and flavorful. Some of the best I have been able to find in the States. Overall, wonderful! Service impeccable! Can be expensive but worth the cost for a special occasion."

"Our experience at Ozumo Restaurant in San Francisco was truly delightful. The warm welcome from the hostess set the tone for an enjoyable evening, and we were seated promptly. To start our meal, we opted for the Hanabi, a dish featuring sliced Hachimi, avocado, shredded daikon, and leeks, poured with warm ginger-chili ponzu. The flavors were a delight, offering a perfect balance of freshness and warmth. The edamame glazed with tamari & garlic made for a tasty and satisfying starter option. The Otoro, premium bluefin tuna belly, was a highlight of the evening. It was incredibly fresh and practically melted in my mouth, showcasing the restaurant’s commitment to quality ingredients. For the kids, the California Roll and Spicy Tuna were a big hit, providing a familiar yet delicious introduction to sushi. We also enjoyed the Senmu rolls, featuring hamachi, salmon, spicy tuna, tempura flake, cucumber, tobiko, and sesame sauce. The combination of flavors in this roll was outstanding. Overall, Ozumo Restaurant delivered a memorable dining experience with its warm hospitality, flavorful dishes, and a perfect blend of traditional and creative sushi options. A definite recommendation for anyone seeking an exceptional sushi experience in San Francisco."

"Quick lunch at the end of the street. Chirashi doesn’t have a lot of fish slides, but the selection with is fairly nice, with scallops and botan shrimp. The rice is good. The grains are slightly sticky and bouncy and subtly sweet. Tamagoyaki is actually the highlight. I don’t usually appreciate it in chirashi bowls because they take the space of more expensive fish cuts, but this is one of the best tamagoyaki I’ve had— Eggy, earthy, not too sweet at all. The seaweed salad exceeds my expectations. It isn’t the usual thin seaweed strings and there are refreshing radish pieces. The ume shiso dressing has a prominent shiao flavor, though I’d prefer the it to be less sweet and more citrusy/sour. Service is minimal and minimalist. It’s lunch time and everyone is in a rush. I didn’t even have time to request less rice. It’s a little odd to be the only person placed at the sushi bar but I do enjoy watching the chefs."

"The food was sadly average. I ordered two rolls and both were not well packed with the rice not rolled properly. The rolls themselves were equal in flavor to any sushi place really. The bass special we got was a laughable portion (about two dime sized bites) for $33!? The fried tempura was decent, but it’s fried veggies and hard to go wrong there! The winner was the miso soup which was actually pretty fantastic and was a thick rich broth. The service was good and our waiter was helpful and attentive. Maybe go for a cocktail and a miso soup on a cold day?"