Yuzu

06/06/2008 Posted by sansei_in_sf

I don't mean to be a sushi snob, but heck maybe i am. We don't partonize those boat type sushi joints unless my 3 year old daughter is having her fit. With that being said, we ordered off the 'today's specials' list. Aji (spanish mackarel, hirame (founder) and kampachi (amberjack) were on there so we tried some. Portion wise, the cuts were ok, enough to cover the rice. Not like the sizes we are used to at Sushi Bistro. The aji wasn't the best I've had, so as for it being on the specials list it was a little stretch. The hirame was good, and he did a little thing with some rock salt, lemon and daikon that was really nice. As far as rolls go, we had the Fusion roll. Different taste and good as well. I would recommend this roll. Scallop with shrimp tempura and avocado mixed with other goodies. YUM. The ankimo tataki was way over priced although had excellent presentation. Whatever you do, don't get the 'chef's choice sampler sushi'. Its just your typical sushi sampler, that you don't need a chef to decide what's in it. It had your staples - octopus, shrimp, salmon, tuna, amberjack and egg. Why would a chef choose those aside from them being your calmer sampler of sushi. For drinks my wife tried the shochu sampler. 3 different types of shochu. Kinda like sake but made from barley instead of rice. I had a Japanese imported beer that I never saw in any sushi/Japanese restaurant here or in the US for that matter. The beer was good, smooth yet a little wheaty. In the end, we ate quite a bit, but paid a hefty price for it. On a scale of 1 to 10, I give Yuzu a 7.5.

Pros: Fresh sushi, top notch drink menu, nice ambiance

Cons: Parking, prices add up quickly, sushi chefs have no personality

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.

02/27/2007 Posted by live2eatsf

My friends and I have come to crave a night a Yuzu... we just can't go more than a couple of weeks without it. It's true that you don't need soy or wasabi on the maki because the sauces and flavors are perfect. Favorites are the green dragon-- avocado and eel with a drizzle of sweet sauce-- the sake salmon sushi (lemony, smoky, fresh and amazing) and the hamachi sashimi-- unbelievably good fish that melts in your mouth with velvety texture. The sakis are good, the beer is good, and we love our waitress Jackie!! She is friendly, attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and boys (or girls too I guess!), she's also gorgeous. Can't say it enough. LOVE LOVE LOVE Yuzu and can't understand why it's not mobbed every night.

12/05/2006 Posted by jhh1981

The atmosphere is nice. The food at Mas Sake (around the corner) is better, but this place is quieter and easier to get into on a weekend.

10/16/2006 Posted by sushigrl

There is finally a better sushi place to go to than the options that are currently in the marina. Yuzu is the most authentic sushi place in the marina area, and one of my new favorite places. The service is spot on, the servers are friendly and helpful and the service is timely. The bartender makes excellent drinks and really knows her sake and is helpful for sake newbies. Definately the place to go to sit at the bar and try new sakes! The food is really tasty and authentic, especially the miso fish. Ask for the chef's selection and she will make you an array of her favorite sushi, its to die for! FINALLY, a stellar sushi place with a great atmosphere in the marina.

05/24/2006 Posted by sugargirlj

Wow, this is now my fave sushi spot! Their attention to detail, the quality of the seafood, how perfectly the sauces are paired with sushi, sashimi, and carpaccio dishes is pure perfection. They tell you that you don't really need wasabi and soy sauce because of the carefully crafted sauces, and man, it's true! faves: Otoro, Uni, Uni tempura, soft shell crab roll, miso black cod (just melts in your mouth), infused rice, hamachi carpaccio, and eek, all the desserts! Shochu and sake cocktails were intriguing and yummy, but the best was the Japanese microbrew white ale beer! Sake selection is killer too, especially their tasting flights with tasting notes. caution: weekends can get busy, make reservations! And the food is best enjoyed family style. When it gets busy, dining is a bit more "leisurely" if you know what I mean... but so worth it!

Pros: Freshness, flavor, Ambiance, loungy, Good looking crowd!

Cons: parking, crowded on weekends

04/27/2006 Posted by bpratt28

Had a really good time. We loved the stylish ambience and the different areas--sake bar, sushi bar, etc. with just enough noise. Our order came at a good pace. Eating out is about being with friends and spending time together. Really liked the unagi salad, mushroom saute, sushi platter, miso cod and tondatsu and the variety of sake.

Pros: design

Cons: parking

03/27/2006 Posted by looovesushi

Yuzu is such a busy place on the weekends. People are just piling into this great restaurant. I have eaten at other sushi places in L.A and my average wait was about 2 hours for a table without a reservation and another wait to order. I guess LA people are willing to wait. So waiting at Yuzu for a table and your order is really worthwhile!! When one just walks in a restaurant, dont expect to be seated right away; expect to wait especially if they are busy and if you dont want to wait, make a reservation ! If you did make a reservation and still waiting, just enjoy the atmosphere.

03/23/2006 Posted by ac123

It took 2 1/2 hours to have a simple dinner for two on a Wednesday night. We were ready to order within minutes of being seated, but this didn't help. Worst of all, when the food arrived, it was disappointing - really odd food. The couple sitting next to us was having the same experience too. Yuzu has nothing on other sushi restaurants with good atmosphere - like Sushi Groove or Blowfish. - Go there instead!

Pros: atmoshphere, japanese microbrew

Cons: slow service, food