The 17 Best Restaurants In Hayes Valley - San Francisco - The Infatuation

"This dimly lit sushi spot can be as casual as you want it to be, which is why it’s great for special little date nights or catch-ups with friends who don’t mind lining up on the sidewalk. There’s a 12-piece omakase option for $68 stacked with yuzu and garlic ponzu-topped nigiri (if it’s a ball-out-on-raw-fish kind of night), or you can just order a la carte. When in doubt, go for a creamy baked roll, anything panko-crusted, or one of the specials scrawled on a mirror in the back. Just know that this isn’t necessarily a group destination—it’s mostly bar seating in the tiny space." - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong