CateZ

In San Francisco for one night and wanted some great sushi and we lucked out finding this gem of a place. We grabbed a reservation which I highly recommend since it was packed. We sat at the sushi bar with a great view to watch them work their magic. I got the jackalope which was recommended by our sever and it was so good and I also ordered the Fresco which was also really yummy. My husband got sashimi of all kinds and loved it all. We also got a seaweed salad which was great too.

+1

James C

Very tasty sushi spot with fresh fish. The atmosphere is cozy, careful about what you order because it may be a bit too cozy and hard to fit more than 4 dishes on a table for 2.

Alisa

this place is so good. had reservations and they sat us immediatelyyyyyy, who doesn’t love that. great rolls with the freshest fish and super attentive staff. small place that’s great for date night cause they don’t blast the damn music. prime for eavesdropping on the people’s conversations next to you. fun game to guess whether the people next to you are on a first/ second/ third/ date and speculating what dating app they met on! love this place

Negin

I would give this spot 10 stars if I could. My boyfriend and I usually come here once a week! Kay and Henry are incredible. Food, service, and vibes are great. My favorite sushi spot in the Bay Area!!

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Stephen Gheysens

I was looking for a local sushi spot while in town that was also affordable, and found that at Kuma. The food was fresh, they had unique takes on “classic” dishes (from the salad to the sushi rolls), and the servers were attentive. I’ll definitely go back the next time I’m in San Francisco.

Allison Shinn Hill

Food, atmosphere, and staff were exceptional! This might have ruined me forever to go to another sushi restaurant. The selection and quality of fish was unbelievable. Don’t pass up some of the small or big plates, had a tofu dish and it was one of best starters I’ve had.

Manabu M

I’m a Japanese who started eating raw fish at the age of 7. I can proudly say that Kuma Sushi + Sake is an amazing sushi restaurant in every way! It’s a popular sushi place so their fish is always fresh. Here, I had the freshest Santa Barbara uni that I have ever had in my life. The flavors are innovative & creative. I had an appetizer of “Katsuo Tataki”and the combination of the flavors was incredible. Their rolls are fun to try and I love “Hey Girl” and “Jackalope.” I can eat them every day! I love how they put the origins of each fish on the menu so we know where our fish came from. Anyways, eating is believing. Highly recommend!

David Lindsey

Fantastic sushi restaurant with a daily menu to keep things fun. Definitely recommend getting a reservation but we enjoyed the window seat without one. Attentive service and delicious food.

Hendrik van Iterson

First time at Kuma Sushi and what an amazing experience! The sushi was absolutely top-notch — fresh, beautifully prepared, and full of flavor. The atmosphere had a welcoming and local vibe, which made us feel right at home. While EDM music isn’t really my thing during dinner, it didn’t take away from the great experience. We will definitely be back 100%! Highly recommend!

Justin Snider

Delicious, quality fish and reasonably priced. I'd eat that California roll every day if I lived nearby. I don't know if there's a better $11 dish in the city. We ate a bunch of fish and had a few sides. Service was great. I would definitely come back.

+7

Gabriela Calana

I love Kuma. The nigiri here is great. I always do the chef nigiri menu and I love it every time. The wine and drinks are also good. The service can feel a bit dry sometimes.

Matty Easton

Cozy hole-in-the-wall sushi joint an industri-chic feel and plenty of options for a shareable meal. Favorite roll had to be the Fresca — ceviche with pineapple and avocado — though Tango was a close second. Some of the salmon was extra “fishy” tasting, which wasn’t a dealbreaker but perhaps could’ve been a bit more fresh. Standout of the meal was actually from the daily menu — local firm tofu with crunchy garlic oil. WOW, it was delicious! The chilled tofu with the spicy sauce made for a really unique and enjoyable dish. Service was great and friendly, and we had no problem being accommodated as walk-ins. Worth checking out!

+7

lucy yang

This guy was incredibly rude. He’s the host, and he made one of the rudest remarks I’ve experienced. He asked if we had a reservation, and when we said no, he immediately replied, “No seating—it’s busy tonight because there’s a concert nearby.” That wasn’t true. We checked Resy and saw plenty of available reservations, and there were many open seats in the restaurant. I’m not sure why he said that, but it felt rude and dismissive. I’m never going to dine here. I was really looking forward to this

Aaron Chen

Main Complaint: Sushi rice was dry and mushy, some pieces were over compressed/way too dense for the amount of fish given -the same vinegar was used across all fish types regardless of fat content/flavor profile Notes: -Sushi rice needs serious work, I’ve had better sushi rice at Kura Sushi/budget sushi mom and pop places -Fish quality itself was decent and had a wide variety of options -cheaper quality wasabi used -nice ambiance at night, dark candlelit vibe -no wasabi or soy sauce/salinity was pre-applied to the nigiri except for pieces with yuzu kosho -Aburi pieces were not seared enough or draw out fat or warm the fish -No one said thank you as we left the restaurant, given we just blew $130 at ur place that would have been nice to hear on the way out -mostly non-Asians eating inside, seemed like the tables around us were having sushi for the first time (which is totally fine, but to me to speaks to the audience they are catering towards)