David Awamleh

I’ve been all over the world. I’ve eaten Sushi in Japan more than 50 times. As far as American bars goes, this is top five. And I’m old so I’ve been to a lot, and I would rather eat sashimi than cereal.

phillip reyes

Get a seat at the bar, throw your hands up and let Chef Julio pick your plates and drinks! This place is a mix of fine dining and izakaya vibes from tokyo. Every plate chef Julio sent me was heaven. Say yes to whatever Chef Julio offers you. Pick this place if you're local, solo traveler or a serial dater. You wont regret it. This place is great!

Brendan Bartling

The best sushi and service I ever had. If you are reading the reviews to try and figure out where to go. The search ends here.

Nathaniel

I cannot recommend this place enough! The omakase was a wonderful experience and all of the dishes were fresh, delicious, and beautiful! Chef Julio and Nelson did a fantastic job with the food! They did a great job accommodating our party’s dietary restrictions, offering substitutions for dishes that some of our party members could not eat.

+1

Saba

For appetizers, we got the Wagyu Bone Marrow and the Pork Kakuni. I personally found the Wagyu Bone Marrow to be slightly under-flavoured. The Pork Kakuni was tender and flavourful. The rolls and the nagiris were all incredible. I recommend getting the Hakashi roll.

+1

Amy Dahlberg

Came here on a Friday night and was pleasantly surprised by our overall experience. We had reservations and got seated quickly with drink orders in. We had a bunch of Nigiri, our favorite being chu toro, hamachi, and mackerel. But everything we had was high quality cuts. The rice was perfectly done as well, which I feel like that ingredient gets overlooked often. The wakame salad salad was fresh and absolutely delicious. We sat at the sushi bars and the chefs were so fun to watch and nice to chat with. The price is very fair for the quality you get here. We will absolutely be making this our new go to local sushi spot. Highly recommend!

+3

Todd Meaney

Fantastic staff! Great to chat with the chef as he portioned out a fresh tuna cut. He offered me a piece and shared great detail on buying and serving tuna. Enjoying 9 pieces of very tasty and well presented nigiri. Fun and tasty experience 100% worth a stop 🍣!

Aye Chan Myae

We sincerely appreciate your warm hospitality in hosting our boss and our team. The endless flow of drinks and the abundance of delicious food filled our stomachs beyond capacity, leaving us truly grateful for your generosity. Your kindness and effort in making us feel welcome did not go unnoticed, and we deeply appreciate the time and care you put into ensuring everyone had a wonderful time. Thank you once again for your exceptional hospitality. We truly enjoyed every moment.

+4

Amanda Chang

Me and my friend absolutely love this place!! The service is great and the food we had was beyond delicious. Lot of their raw fish just melt in your mouth right away, we asked the server for the recommendations and we ordered the ones they suggested and we love them all! We ordered a lot more but was so focusing on enjoying the food and only got a couple of pictures. Will definitely come back again for the fresh and delicious sushi!!

Wes S

Chef Julio and his staff gave us one of the most amazing dining experiences that my wife and I have experienced. We've been to hole in the walls to Michelin starred restaurants, and this place has topped all of those experiences. You can see how much Chef Julio loves/enjoys his craft. He took his time to explain each dish in detail. Obviously, I was drunk with endorphins with each bite that I don't remember the names of all the pieces that we were pampered with. I did remember that each piece had different layers of flavors that never overpowered each other. They perfectly fused together in harmony. I overheard another patron say he just returned from Japan, and this place beats the quality there. I personally can't confirm that, but I can seriously say my wife enjoyed it so much. She told me we're ONLY coming back here for Omakase and nowhere else. Thank you, Chef, and see you again soon.

+23

1John 2:27

Nice place. I got the mixed tempura, extra shrimp $2 each. I enjoyed it all except the zucchini, they had a shishito pepper one and a mushroom included both were great (they have them on the menu separately FYI). I also had the lunch tempura roll $10. The sauce is a no for me, I recommend getting it on the side (a tiny bit is enough) if you’re interested in tasting it for yourself. The tempura in the roll is cooked differently than the regular tempura and I think that is a mistake, the taste and flavor are off, texture too. The ginger was dry and the wasabi wasn’t spicy, normally I’m snotting and teary eyed but nothing happened today. Friendly staff and I got a welcome to the neighborhood bonus. I’ll definitely be back and will update.

+4

rootxv

Easily the best omakase i've had. They do much more than just the traditional types of dishes, the variety was amazing. Great service and Chef Julio was so fantastic and knowledgeable. I will definitely be returning!

+1

Drew Klayman

I've visited Hakashi in San Francisco countless times, and each visit reaffirms why it's my go-to sushi spot. Owners Emma and Julio have created a welcoming atmosphere that's hard to find anywhere else. Their warmth and exceptional service make every meal special. The quality of sushi at Hakashi is second to none. Every piece, imported from Japan, is a testament to their commitment to authenticity and excellence. The fish is always fresh, offering an unmatched taste experience. A standout for me is their Rossito - simply the best I've ever had. The vibes at Hakashi add to the overall experience, making it not just a meal, but a delightful escape. It's a perfect blend of relaxation and culinary sophistication, ideal for any occasion. In a nutshell, Hakashi isn't just a restaurant, it's a jewel in San Francisco's culinary scene. A visit here is a must for anyone seeking the best sushi experience. Cheers to Emma, Julio, and their team for consistently delivering excellence!

+4

Kara G

Overall, the quality of fish was really good, and everyone enjoyed the food. Issue was the service. The waitress did the best that she could with how many tables she had, but we just kept waiting for longer than needed because she was too busy. We would have to wait to put in orders, she brought the check prematurely while we wanted to order more, and we weren’t really checked on. The food would often be dropped and she would just walk away before we could ask for anything. Might come back again but on a slower day, hopefully they get more servers on so it is less of an issue. Additionally, price was on the higher end for nigiri.

Cynthia Lopez

Do not understand the stellar reviews. We ordered two omakases. There were some interesting and tasty items, and the food all seemed fresh, but the soy sauce soaked rice ruined the sushi items for me as the rice would fall apart on contact. Who makes sushi this way? The service was also distracted since the restaurant was understaffed. Mediocre ambiance. Overall, not worth the high price. I will not go back.

Tyler Cooper

I don’t usually leave negative reviews but I felt I had to this time. The restaurant was around 80% full on a Saturday night and clearly under staffed. The restaurant is pretty loud but that’s fine, whatever. We ordered a couple of rolls and an appetizer. The sushi rolls came out at a reasonable time and they were fine. Nothing special. Meanwhile our appetizer was nowhere to be found. We had to flag down a waiter TWICE to actually get our appetizer order in. It still took 20 minutes for gyoza which was definitely not worth the wait. They comped the appetizer but this is San Francisco, you have to operate at a higher level of service here. Forget an order once? It happens. Forget it TWICE? 😒 Meanwhile the chef and the other cooks were literally drinking sake and partying with the people sitting up at the bar and ignoring the rest of the customers. I don’t mind a chef being jovial with guests. I actually like it. But you have to actually do your job and not make paying customers wait over an hour for their dinner.