Photo: Bradley Teague / GoogleThe Best Sushi & Omakase in San Francisco
What is the best sushi & omakase in San Francisco?
By consensus across 5 independent sources, Jū-Ni, Oma San Francisco Station, Saru Sushi Bar lead the sushi & omakase ranking in San Francisco.
How the consensus ranking works →The ranking
Jū-NiⓘWhere it’s ranked
MICHELIN · Rec · Infatuation · r/sf #1
Bucket-list 12-seat Edomae counter with Japan-sourced fish; Reddit's most-cited SF omakase and MICHELIN-listed.
Oma San Francisco StationⓘWhere it’s ranked
MICHELIN · Rec · Eater · Infatuation
Tiny mall-kiosk counter turning out precision-sliced nigiri at accessible prices.
Saru Sushi BarⓘWhere it’s ranked
MICHELIN · Rec · Eater · Infatuation
Walk-in counter loved for fatty tuna, yellowtail-belly nigiri, and specialty rolls.
KenⓘWhere it’s ranked
MICHELIN · Rec · Infatuation · SF Standard
Intimate seven-seat omakase known for flawless nigiri, silky chawanmushi, and dashi-soaked tomatoes.
KusakabeⓘWhere it’s ranked
MICHELIN · Rec · Infatuation · SF Standard
Tightly-run 18-course institution and the city's rare Kyoto-style sushi program.
OmakaseⓘWhere it’s ranked
MICHELIN · Rec · Infatuation · SF Standard
High-end but casual 18-course tasting built on Toyosu-market fish, cured and aged in-house.
Akiko'sⓘWhere it’s ranked
Infatuation · SF Standard · r/sf #3
SF's original omakase, now in an opulent oak-clad room; classic Edomae from Chef Ray Lee.
WakoⓘWhere it’s ranked
Infatuation · SF Standard · r/sf #4
Neighborhood omakase praised for traditional artistry without the downtown price tag.
RobinⓘWhere it’s ranked
Eater · Infatuation · SF Standard
Trendy sliding-scale omakase with luxe add-ons like A5 wagyu and foie gras.
Sato OmakaseⓘWhere it’s ranked
MICHELIN · Rec · Infatuation
18-course tasting noted for distinctive rice and dishes from butter-poached lobster to torched barracuda.
Aji KijiⓘWhere it’s ranked
Eater · Infatuation
Takeout bamboo boxes with omakase-grade fish at roughly half the price; sells out daily.
Chīsai Sushi ClubⓘWhere it’s ranked
Eater · Infatuation
One of the few spots for quality omakase under $100 — 13 courses of nigiri, sashimi, and hand rolls.