Hamano Sushi
(415) 826-0825
1332 Castro St
San Francisco,
CA
94114
37.7509
-122.4342
Neighborhoods: Noe Valley, Central
Reviews & Ratings for Hamano Sushi
27 reviews
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Another Roll please! by ricardo r. at InsiderPages
Contributor
January 30, 2009
This is one of the only two sushi places I would eat in the city...may need to go out more :)
Great place the staff is always in on par and the chefs are always friendly. The rolls are great and the sashimi is always fresh.
Once we got to meet the chefs we only sit a t the bar now and get treated to each of their specialty rolls. As the person before the Dragon roll is good as well as the Yellow tail sashimi we have tried almost every plate on their menu and you can't go wrong with any of them.
Good Sushi by L L. at InsiderPages
Contributor
December 26, 2008
Hamano Sushi has a nice atmosphere and delicious sushi to choose from. The ambiance is pleasant and intimate for a wonderful dining experience. I especially enjoy the dragon roll.
Sushi dishes ranging from traditional to experimental have earned this restaurant a devoted Noe Valley following.
by Contributor
December 08, 2006
In Short
The handcrafted blond-wood sushi bar and matching wood tables highlight the decor. The crowd is made up largely of young neighborhood professionals, many of whom are regulars. The menu ranges from traditional sushi rolls, nigiri and sashimi to tempura and teriyaki plates. More unusual dishes include fried tofu in a soy-ginger sauce and miso-braised cod. There is also a nightly specials board for the freshest (and most unusual) sushi offerings.
Too much....
by ncalcharger
February 16, 2006
flavor! One of the rolls I ordered had an overwhelming tuna taste that I strongly do not recommend. By contrast, the nigiri was great. The ambiance was that of a local restaurant, so this place is perfect for a night of an easy dining.
Great fresh Sushi
by tanakaayako
July 19, 2005
I eat at Hamano regularly and I always enjoy the freshness of their Sushi. What's great about Hamano is that they come up with new appatizers and rolls all the time, and they are beautiful and delicious. I look forward to trying their new dishes whenever I go there.
- Pros: freshness, service
Great Sushi
by pmulliki
May 20, 2005
It's nice as the chefs are always the same and you know the staff. Cool local sushi bar with great food. Expect to pay ~$30 each.
pescado fresco
by el_guillermo
April 08, 2004
I returned to hamano on a sunday night. Our party of 3 (and a half) had to wait a little bit, but the waitress made room for us at the sushi counter. They were cool about our little 3 month old baby. The food was as good as ever. I ordered the squid salad for the first time, and it was delicious. We had all kind of rolls (unfortunatly none with big fish like tuna, because of mercury issue while feeding the baby), and all of them were excellent. Tempura was crisp on the outside, tender inside. Our friend had uni for the first time, and liked it. Hamano made another converted!
- Pros: one, of, the, best, sushi, counters, in, San, Francisco
- Cons: , of, one, right, now
Good, but not the best
by ochubb
October 22, 2003
I have lived for decades in Japan and still go over 10 times a year, Hamano's is okay, but if you want good Japanese Sushi I would go to Murasaki on Clement. It is not even a westernized sushi place (e.g. sushi groove)
always a smile
by sffoody
July 30, 2003
Hamano has never let me down. I just read the next review, and I too miss the previous chef (I tracked him down to fuku sushi in Japantown, but he was gone to his next sushi counter already). Going to fuku reminded me why I loved Hamano: the generous sushi servings (with the fish/rice balanced tipped towards the fish), the bustling atmosphere, the cosiness at the sushi bar, the right price and the new chefs do quite a good job. First, they have the right attitude, and can chat with you while they prepare the food. And the rolls are as good as ever. Less of the decorating the plates, but I always think it is a bit gimmicky anyway. All I care, after all, is to have fresh tasty fish, and I don't care if a sprouts looks like a caterpillar antenna.
- Pros: first grade sushi, fresh fresh fish, no-nonsense
- Cons: sometimes the wait, parking in noe
no longer the best
by suet68
January 09, 2003
The food and service has gone downhill ever since the new owner bought over Hamano Sushi about two years ago. All the once incredible sushi chefs are gone. Sushi selections are now limited; customer serice is terrible. My friends and I used to dine at Hamano at least twice a week. Now we hardly go once a year.
