Yuzu
San Francisco, CA 94123
Phone: (415) 775-1873
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Lombard Street
- Hours:
- Tue-Thu 5:30pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11pm, Sun 5:30pm-9pm
Editorial Review for Yuzu – by Jen Robbins
The Scene
Thin, cylindrical lamps hang from the ceiling, casting a muted glow over tiled stone floors and sleek, flat surfaces in natural wood, moss green and taupe tones. Well-dressed Marina locals and couples on dates relax at high and low tables topped with flickering votive candles or crowd the corner sushi bar, where sociable chefs chat up their customers.
The Food
The well-executed Japanese small plates and traditional cooked entrees win raves, but it's the ultra-fresh fish that's the real star. Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth slices of toro (fatty tuna belly) and velvety yellowtail steal the spotlight, and creative rolls, such as the Green Dragon--eel and tuna topped with a sweet, soy-based sauce--come artfully presented and offer nuanced flavors. For non-sushi fans, cod marinated in miso arrives flaky and perfectly cooked while edamame get a kick from a spicy chili garlic sauce. Desserts, including poached sickle pear with ice cream, make for a sweet ending.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkTry the nigori sake mojito--a twist on the Cuban favorite--or choose from a long list of sakes and Japanese microbrews.
Know Before You GoDon't come here if you're in a rush--service is friendly and knowledgeable but often slow.
User Reviews for Yuzu
12/19/2007 Posted by jhoolko
Even though we ate early (literally AS they opened at 6) in an entirely empty dining room, this place was great! Our waitress was excellent and her suggestions were spot on. All of the rolls were unique and delicious, especially the one that had sun-dried tomatoes in it, though I must admit I forgot the name. I also highly recommend that you try the Hitachino Nest White Ale. Besides coming in the cutest bottle ever, it's also my all time favorite beer, a nice white ale with notes of coriander and orange zest. They have daily drink specials, I believe we were there on a Tuesday and the second beer was half price or something. Altogether a delightful experience in a chic space with delicious food AND drink!
Pros: Rolls, Hitachino Ale
Cons: I don't live in San Francisco so I can't go more often!
07/08/2007 Posted by lenkun
I was about to go to Nake Fish around the corner since that's one of the sushi place I usually go when I crave for sushi. But then, I wanted to try somewhere different for a change and decided to give Yuzu a try since it's nearby. The places wasn't crowed and kinda hidden away from the busier Chestnut street and next to a bar. And I heard pretty good review of this place, but didn't know too much about them. The staffs are very friendly and she can remember all my orders without even writing it down. At first, I thought she'll forget and I'll end up with incorrect orders, But boy, was I wrong. She could remember it better than I could. Service was prompt and attentive and they never rush you. As for the food, the sushi are out of this world. Presentation was excellent and refreshing. I actually liked it more than Nake Fish now. Their rolls are very creative and looks as good as it taste, such an eye candy. We had the scallop and it was made to perfection. Then we also had the blue fin tune toro which was ordered by mistake, but we didn't regret it all. It was simply the freshest, sweetest, and tastyest sushi I ever had. The only thing I would wish for is if it were slightly cheaper, but still worth every penny of it.
Pros: Excellent service, supreme sushi, creative presentation of sushi
Cons: Difficult to find Parking. A bit pricy for small portioned sushi, but still worth it.
