Zushi Puzzle

06/10/08

OVERRATED

by brunello23 at Citysearch

Even with a reservation, I've had to wait up to one hour. They try and build up the biggest bill they can by giving you more than you order and then charging you. No Sake list so you don really know what you are getting and what you are paying? Roger (owner/sushi chef) a bit full of himself. Loved it at first and now I'm boycotting..

• Pros: Variety of sushi
• Cons: atmosphere, over billing

03/02/07

Fish isn't fresh!!!

by nivantso at Citysearch

Sushi is overrated!!!!!! I decided to check it out, thought will try the best sushi in SF (overall rating is 9.8!!!

Salmon wasn't fresh at all, it was first time I had it that bad. Rolls are tiny and not tasty, raw fish isn't fresh.

01/30/07

Decent sushi, poor service

by csen818 at Citysearch

I've been here a couple times, and both times the sushi was okay, a bit pricier than I'm used to, but the real issue for me is the service is lousy. There's a big empty space in the middle of the restaurant, presumably because they can't service any additional patrons, but they could stand to lose a few more tables as they can't handle their current capacity. I'm not a big roll guy and maybe if I were I'd feel differently, but I'd recommend Marina Sushi Bar (right down the street), or my favorite, Jimisan (9th and Irving), instead.

• Pros: decent fish
• Cons: service

11/21/06

slow service, alright sushi

by honeyrie at Citysearch

I opted to try this place out after reading rave reviews but was extremely dissappointed. Everyone who showed up after us got their dishes before we did. Even those who showed up 20min later. We kept asking for our food, and they kept telling us it was coming out. The service was extremely slow, and the sushi was alright. For the same price, the sushi joints down chestnut are much better.

• Pros: seated promptly if you have reservations
• Cons: need reservations, otherwise it's a long wait

02/17/06

Special rolls add up

by noefoodie at Citysearch

I couldn't wait to try this place after 2 people suggested it (and after reading the reviews here), but I was disappointed. I have to agree that the rolls were inventive and the fish fresh, but the nigiri were tiny and tasted only average.

The special rolls all cost $11-14, so they add up fast. Regular rolls were in the $9-12 range. The nigiri may look competitively priced, but given the small size, I no longer think so.

The service, however, was very friendly and they give you a free shot of sake at the end of your meal.

• Pros: fresh fish
• Cons: expensive

02/14/06

Did I go on an off night?

by cher1975 at Citysearch

After reading all the rave reviews, I was excited to try Zushi. Unfortunately, my expectations weren't met...the rice in the rolls and nigiri pieces were unsuitably warm and threw off the delicate flavors of the fish. The quality of the raw fish was decent but I've definitely had better elsewhere. My experience wasn't all bad, however. The uni was excellent, prices were very competitive, service was pleasant and their special rolls are inventive and intriguing. I'd like to go back to see if perhaps I went on an off night.

• Pros: Prices, Service, Uni
• Cons: Quality of fish, Warm sushi rice

11/11/05

User review by slavka_77

by slavka_77 at Citysearch

The sushi was not bad but nothing special. I would not go there again.