Ozumo San Francisco

I went to Ozumo on a Monday night for a 7:30 reservation. We were visiting from the east coast and were super excited for some great sushi. We were sat at 7:30, no problem. Once we got to our table it was probably 10 minutes before someone even came over to give us water, let alone take our drink order. It was busy, for a Monday, so we understood that service might be a little slow, but this was unacceptable. Once we ordered drinks they didn’t come for over 15 minutes, with no communication from our server that things might be a little slow.

The drinks were good, nothing special, but they were good. We put in an order for shumai when we ordered our drinks and I had finished my first drink by the time the shumai arrived and I am a very slow drinker. I’m usually nursing a drink for the whole meal. We enjoyed our Shumai and then waited another 10 minutes for our server to come and take our food order. Our server was incredibly disinterested in our presence and barely made any eye contact, didn’t introduce herself, and rushed through every interaction. There were multiple times I tried to get her attention for like a water refill and she just brushed right past us.

Once we finally ordered our food at 8:15!!!!! (We sat at 7:30), we then waited another 30 minutes for 4 nigiri rolls which were just okay. Nothing was wrong with them, but for the price of this place, I expected something delicious. After that, we then waited another 30 minutes for our 2 sushi rolls which came out 10 minutes apart. The presentation was pathetic. My college dining hall had better sushi and I’m not exaggerating. It tasted 4/10, and was quite pricey. As somebody who has worked in the service industry, I understand that things can get busy and the kitchen and bar gets backed up and sometimes there are unexpectedly busy nights, but nobody came over and even acknowledged the fact that we had waited an hour for the most mediocre sushi of my life. That’s where the problem lies. And the spacing of the food was just bizarre. I was already hungry again every time some new food came because I had waited so long between the small portions.

Our server barely spoke to us all night and once she came over with the check she practically threw it on the table and walked away before I could give her my card. She then sharply asked if I wanted a receipt and as I said no she just turned and walked away. Very weird experience with our server and even worse experience paying $200 for 2 people, which I don’t mind paying for food that is worth it. I will never come back here or recommend it to anybody. Find a better restaurant with servers who will actually talk to you and food that will be worth the price.

I had the most awful pickup experience at this place. I placed an order to go and I was told it’ll be ready in 20-25 minutes. They made me wait for over an hour and when I asked them what’s taking so long they simply shrugged it off by saying they prioritise in restaurant dining and cannot tell me how long it’ll take. Finally after just over an hour they hand me the food and the dessert is all melted. Clearly it had been outside for too long. Absolutely awful experience. The least they can do is be transparent with the customer so the customer can decide if they want to place an order in the first place.

Convos too good to take photos lol
Out of 2 cocktails, shrimp pork gyozas, hamachi small plate, tofu small plate, some sort of fish or tartare rice chips small plate, fatty tuna/scallop/uni, egg plant yasai, and black cod… the most surprising was the eggplant — it was sweet, slightly sugar coated thus a little crunchy/chewy. The best was the bluefin tuna haha it was sooo delicious.
On the other hand, the black cod and the tarutaru was mediocre (can’t taste the ingredient to the tarutaru)

Overall, everything, except sashimi/nigiri, was a little too salty. It’s definitely a “modern spin” to Japanese, as they advertise.
Between their izakaya and sushi options, I personally liked their sushi a lot more.

The cocktail Giddy Geisha was really delicious tho!

What we ordered (9 items + sparkling water + 2 drinks) was the perfect amount for two. Neither of us eats that much so it’s pretty easy to spend a lot LOL

Came here for dinner and had a very nice experience. The fish was good quality and very fresh. We stuck to the traditional nigiri sushi for our main corse, the chutoro being our favorite. The kinko mushrooms and hanabi were nice appetizers also.

Our first priority on return to San Francisco! Got an early seating and had a long relaxed dinner. This is a busy restaurant, but our table was fine and service was superb.

We started our meal with the Hanabi appetizer, featuring sliced Hachimi, avocado, shredded daikon, and leeks, poured with warm ginger-chili ponzu. The flavors were a delight, offering a perfect balance of freshness and warmth. We paired that with the 49er roll (respectful) also delicious.

The premium sushi platter is expensive, but includes Chutoro and Otoro, premium bluefin tuna belly cuts, a Hokkaido Uni negiri and a sashimi plate to follow, finished with a tray of Unagi! Yes we had a premium Sake, but they have a wide selection available. We also had a bit of the waygu negiri.

The quality of the fish was outstanding, and everything was exceptionally fresh and flavorful. Some of the best I have been able to find in the States.

Overall, wonderful! Service impeccable! Can be expensive but worth the cost for a special occasion.

Our experience at Ozumo Restaurant in San Francisco was truly delightful. The warm welcome from the hostess set the tone for an enjoyable evening, and we were seated promptly.

To start our meal, we opted for the Hanabi, a dish featuring sliced Hachimi, avocado, shredded daikon, and leeks, poured with warm ginger-chili ponzu. The flavors were a delight, offering a perfect balance of freshness and warmth. The edamame glazed with tamari & garlic made for a tasty and satisfying starter option.

The Otoro, premium bluefin tuna belly, was a highlight of the evening. It was incredibly fresh and practically melted in my mouth, showcasing the restaurant’s commitment to quality ingredients.

For the kids, the California Roll and Spicy Tuna were a big hit, providing a familiar yet delicious introduction to sushi. We also enjoyed the Senmu rolls, featuring hamachi, salmon, spicy tuna, tempura flake, cucumber, tobiko, and sesame sauce. The combination of flavors in this roll was outstanding.

Overall, Ozumo Restaurant delivered a memorable dining experience with its warm hospitality, flavorful dishes, and a perfect blend of traditional and creative sushi options. A definite recommendation for anyone seeking an exceptional sushi experience in San Francisco.

Quick lunch at the end of the street.

Chirashi doesn’t have a lot of fish slides, but the selection with is fairly nice, with scallops and botan shrimp. The rice is good. The grains are slightly sticky and bouncy and subtly sweet.

Tamagoyaki is actually the highlight. I don’t usually appreciate it in chirashi bowls because they take the space of more expensive fish cuts, but this is one of the best tamagoyaki I’ve had— Eggy, earthy, not too sweet at all.

The seaweed salad exceeds my expectations. It isn’t the usual thin seaweed strings and there are refreshing radish pieces. The ume shiso dressing has a prominent shiao flavor, though I’d prefer the it to be less sweet and more citrusy/sour.

Service is minimal and minimalist. It’s lunch time and everyone is in a rush. I didn’t even have time to request less rice.

It’s a little odd to be the only person placed at the sushi bar but I do enjoy watching the chefs.