Kim H

Maybe I am just hitting the lottery or SF is really that good with food choices. This place the ambiance is amazing with the piano sitting in the middle. Service is impeccable and the sushi is amazing. Just be prepared for massive lines and long waits. But if you eat during senior citizen hours like me.... It's fine

+1

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This is one of the best restaurants I visited in SF. There was a line to get it, but it's worth it. My sushi was simple but very fresh, and the absolute best tempura shrimp—not exaggerated. The atmosphere is rather loud with club music, which was kind of odd at first, but I ended up looking it quite a bit. My servers were nice, and above all, fast with everything. I sat at the bar and had fun watching the two chefs make food for the whole restaurant. Pro tip: try the ice cream mochi...so yummy.

+3

Clemens Wan

This place's decor options confuse me. It has dark wooden paneling, but also cement shiny blue walls. There's mirrors from the 70s, but also an Irish looking bar. The tables and chairs seem like they're from the standard Chinese restaurant, but the ceiling fans are British? Is it a dive Japanese bar? We went here after the show at 1130pm, so we didn't have high expectations. My shoyu ramen was one level above $3 packet ramen, but not worth $19. Beers were good. I guess I'd come here for that late night cap. People seemed friendly enough.

Harrison Broker

Ryoko’s is fun and unassuming spot for some delicious sushi. The basement restaurant vibes are in full swing for this underground sushi joint. The fish is served in generous portions, as well as the rolls. The Hot Tuna and the Crunchy Crab are some of my favorites here. Their nigiri may not be as nice looking, but the flavors and freshness transcend its looks with some thick pieces of fish. The staff here are attentive and quick service. It may be busy, it may be slow sometimes, but Ryoko’s is a great place to fill your belly with sushi

Spencer Q

Food: 3.5/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 3.5/5 Overall: A solid option for downtown. The extended review... Food: Chicken Karaage - 3/5 - Got a few pieces. Taste was standard fare. Caterpillar Roll - 3.5/5 - Tasty rolls with cucumber, eel, and avocado. Standard fare. Service: 4/5 - Friendly and attentive service. Ambiance: 3.5/5 - It's an interesting spot. You go down to a basement level and there is sometimes someone at the piano.

+3

Talia K

Great and tasty food!!! The portions are a little big but nothing too crazy.. the mochi was delicious!!!!!!!! The service was quite fast. Our servers were rude and kind of rushing us through our meal but overall nothing too bad

+2

Alicia Llorens

Really fresh and tasty sushi, and good value too. The soft shell crab and the octopus appetisers were so good I’d say they’re a must. We tried a few rolls and they were all amazing, probably my favourite was the salmon skin one. Dessert was interesting, but too sweet for me. Service was good and fairly quick. The music was too loud and felt too party-like for a sushi dinner.

+5

Magnus Mootoo

This place is a really cool spot for good food and better vibes! It’s pretty hidden being that it is underground and has a dj at dinner playing lots of fun music. The food took a little while to come because they were really busy, but it was definitely worth the wait! Everything has such a rich taste and great combination of flavors. You can tell the food is really fresh here and they give proper portions. Highly recommend for a fun night out with drinks and food!

+1

Sushi was very average. Service was fine except the waitress kept asking anyone at the bar if they were done soon after they finished eating, even when there was no line/wait. Don’t understand the high ratings given the standard of food & service.

Minny mm

Sorry, not great. I'm just here because it's near my hotel. I didn't expect much, and it was right. No taste. Sorry, chef, yes, just for drinks with small dishes is okay, but not for a main dish. Servers were nice though...

Andrea Santos

came on a thursday night with some friends. ryokos loses a bit of the vibes without the DJ so need to come back for that but still enjoyed the atmosphere overall. food was decent but forgettable.

Pooya Fayyaz

Cool atmosphere and a unique vibe, but the sushi itself was pretty average. We ordered a variety, and the only one we really enjoyed was the soy wrap. The special hot sake with lemon sounded fun, but the flavor didn’t stand out either. On the plus side, the service was friendly and attentive. Overall, not bad, but definitely not a top sushi pick in SF.

+2

Bo B

Sashimi is smaller and I didn't get my fried shrimp head… $110 for sashimi and 2 rolls. Got a better experience last year.

I've never seen a bouncer at a restaurant, ever. If you come here you will see one though, very strange. Very loud dance music playing making conversation difficult. Service was unorganized and not good. Food was fine, very average.

Anniversary Dinner with my wife, food was ok and good flavour. However the service was abysmal. They took our order promptly, brought the food, never came back to ask if we wanted more drinks, did not bring extra sauce my wife requested, and the only time the server returned was to present the bill before we even finished eating. Message received, did not feel welcome at all and we won’t be going back.